Audi Q7 vs BMW 3 Series

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs. 77.10 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.07 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi Q7, priced at Rs. 87.17 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Q7 offers a claimed 11 kmpl, while the 3 Series delivers 13.02 kmpl. On the performance front, the Q7 uses a 2995cc engine producing 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm and the 3 Series a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the Q7 and 3 Series, the 3 Series is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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Q7 vs 3 Series Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q7BMW 3 Series
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 87.17 LakhRs. 77.10 Lakh
Mileage 11 kmpl13.02 kmpl
Engine 2995 cc2998 cc
Max power 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h253 Km/h

Q7 vs 3 Series Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q7 Premium PlusBMW 3 Series M340i xDrive
Rating
1 review
43 reviews
Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 87.17 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2995 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed AT 8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Colors
Audi Q7 Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11 kmpl 13.02 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Boot Space Not Available 480 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,68,626 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.65 Lakh Q7 Insurance Rs. 3.27 Lakh 3 Series Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2995 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
3.0L V6 TFSI
B58 Turbocharged I6
Engine Displacement
2995 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed AT
8-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1745 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Twin
Drive Mode Types
Auto Mode-Comfort Mode-Dynamic Mode-Effciency Mode-Off-Road Mode-Indiviual Mode-All-Road Mode
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
2
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.6 Sec
4.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
59 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
253 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
11 kmpl
13.02 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
11 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Run flat Radial

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
480
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
480 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Dual Pane
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5072*1970*1705 mm3
4709*1827*1442 mm3
Wheelbase
3000 mm
2651 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
3 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
6
4
No of Speakers
19
16
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.09 inch
14.9
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
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Audi Q7 Vs BMW 3 Series FAQs

Which car is best between Audi Q7 vs BMW 3 Series?
As per the users experiences Audi Q7 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But BMW 3 Series is better on the grounds of mileage.
Which car is cheaper Audi Q7 vs BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is cheaper than Audi Q7 by ₹10.07 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q7 vs BMW 3 Series?
For the Premium Plus version, 2995 cc Petrol engine of Q7 produces 335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm of power and 500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Audi Q7 has better performance.

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