MG Gloster vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Gloster and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]. The MG Gloster price is Rs. 38.80 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. The MG Gloster is available in 1996 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.

Gloster vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Gloster	3 Series [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 38.80 Lakh	Rs. 34.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1996 cc	1995 cc
Power	159 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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MG Gloster

Sharp 7 STR 2.0 Turbo 2WD

Rs. 38.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

Rs. 34.63 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			12.88
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	9.5
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	15.34
Engine	1996 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L SC20M Turbocharged I4	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine	2.0 L Multijet II
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	159 bhp @ 4000-2400 rpm	184 bhp @ 4000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	373.5 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		18.88View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Dual Helix Independent Suspension		McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Five Link Integral Suspension		Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD, HRS with Anti Roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	255 / 55 R19	225 / 55 R16	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 55 R19	225 / 55 R16	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (ANCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Roof		Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera		360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	4	1

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)		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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)		10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		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)		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled		Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Luxury Brown / Black	Black	Emperador Brown/Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	60:40 split		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	Halogen	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive		Passive
Taillights	LED	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen		LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto			Wireless
Apple CarPlay			Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.2		10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12	6	9
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone	Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din	Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

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Gloster vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

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

MG Gloster price is Rs. 38.80 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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MG Gloster vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	4985	4624	4769
Width (mm)	1926	2031	1859
Height (mm)	1867	1429	1698
Wheelbase (mm)	2950	2810	2782
Ground Clearance (mm)		157
Kerb Weight (kg)		1585

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	343	480	170
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	75	60	60

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive			Manual Shift - Electronic
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock			Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Keyless
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
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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