Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz price is Rs. 9.40 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Ciaz provides the mileage of 20.65 kmpl and 3 Series [2010-2012] provides the mileage of 12.05 kmpl.

Ciaz vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Ciaz	3 Series [2010-2012]
Price	Rs. 9.40 Lakh	Rs. 30.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1462 cc	1997 cc
Power	103 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Sigma 1.5

Rs. 9.40 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

Rs. 30.43 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Sigma 1.5

BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

320i

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	K15 Smart Hybrid
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm	184 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	138 Nm @ 4400 rpm	270 Nm @ 1250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	20.65View Mileage Details	12.05View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	888
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.4
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	185 / 65 R15	255 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	185 / 65 R15	255 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist		Partial
Parking Sensors	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Beige and Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pearl Midnight Black	Black
	Prme. Celestial Blue	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Prme. Opulent Red	Black Sapphire
	Prme. Splendid Silver	Sparkling Bronze
	Prme. Dignity Brown	Mineral Grey
	Pearl Arctic White	Havanna
		Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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Ciaz vs 3 Series [2010-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]?

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz price is Rs. 9.40 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2010-2012] price is Rs. 30.43 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Ciaz and 3 Series [2010-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Sigma 1.5 variant, mileage of Ciaz is 20.65kmpl and for the 320i variant, mileage of 3 Series [2010-2012] is 12.05kmpl. Thus making Ciaz the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]

Q: How is the performance of Ciaz compared to 3 Series [2010-2012]?

For the Sigma 1.5 variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ciaz produces 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque. For the 320i variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2010-2012] produces 184 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1250 rpm of torque.

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Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vs BMW 3 Series [2010-2012]

Length (mm)	4490	4624
Width (mm)	1730	2031
Height (mm)	1485	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2650	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)	170	140
Kerb Weight (kg)	1055	1560

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	510
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	43

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	4 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Tachometer	Analogue

Android Auto
Display	Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers