Jeep Meridian vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Jeep Meridian and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]. The Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 31.23 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. The Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 3 Series [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 18.88 kmpl.

Meridian vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Meridian	3 Series [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 31.23 Lakh	Rs. 34.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1995 cc
Power	168 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Jeep Meridian

Limited 4x2 MT

Rs. 31.23 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

Rs. 34.63 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Jeep Meridian

Limited 4x2 MT

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 L Multijet II	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	184 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		18.88View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Emperador Brown/Black	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Brilliant Black	Black
	Galaxy Blue	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Techno Metallic Green	Black Sapphire
	Magnesio Grey	Sparkling Bronze
	Velvet Red	Mineral Grey
	Silvery Moon	Havanna
	Pearl White	Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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3 Series [2012-2016] comparison with similar cars

Meridian vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Jeep Meridian and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]?

Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 31.23 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. Hence Jeep Meridian is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Meridian compared to 3 Series [2012-2016]?

For the Limited 4x2 MT variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 320d Prestige variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series [2012-2016] produces 184 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Jeep Meridian vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	4769	4624
Width (mm)	1859	2031
Height (mm)	1698	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2782	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)	214	157
Kerb Weight (kg)		1585

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	170	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	60

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Headlights	LED Projector	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers