BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X1

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

BMW X1 price starts at Rs. 50.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.30 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase, priced at Rs. 64.20 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase offers a claimed 19.61 kmpl, while the X1 delivers 16.35 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase uses a 1998cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4000rpm and the X1 a 1499cc engine producing 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series Long Wheelbase and X1, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the X1 stands out for affordability.

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3 Series Long Wheelbase vs X1 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 Series Long WheelbaseBMW X1
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 64.20 LakhRs. 50.90 Lakh
Mileage 19.61 kmpl16.35 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1499 cc
Max power 187.74bhp@4000rpm134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Top speed Not Available219 Km/h

3 Series Long Wheelbase vs X1 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase 320Ld M SportBMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
Rating
35 reviews
49 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 64.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 50.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1499 cc
Body Type Coupe SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.74bhp@4000rpm 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.61 Kmpl 16.35 Kmpl
Tyre Size F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,24,192 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 98,464 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance 3 Series Long Wheelbase Insurance X1 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Displacement
1998 cc
1499 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo
B38 turbo I3
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1499 cc
Max Power
187.74bhp@4000rpm
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1750-2500rpm
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8 Speed
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
1640 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Twin
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.6 Sec
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
51 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19.61 Kmpl
16.35 Kmpl

Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display,Black High gloss and Aluminium combinatio
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting functio
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror, Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, LED headlights with extended contents, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Panorama glass roof
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4823*1827*1441 mm3
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2670 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
BMW Driving Experience Control (Modes: Comfort, ECOPRO, Sport), Cruise Control with Braking Function,Launch Control Function,utomatic 3-zone air conditioning with rear air vents and control,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Wireless Smartphone Integratio
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” (37.8 cm) Control 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
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Smart Entry
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
12
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Additional Features
Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror, Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, LED headlights with extended contents, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Panorama glass roof
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Not Available
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
10.7
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
3
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Crash Sensor
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Yes
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control (front & rear),Lateral Parking,Reversing Assistant,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,Three-point seat belts for all seats,Warning triangle with first-aid kit
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
3
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Yes
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Not Available

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
BMW Connected
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
  • Roomy, classy, well equipped, beautiful interiors and comfy on the move
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
  • Not the most involving experience from behind the wheel
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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs BMW X1 FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X1?
The BMW X1 is cheaper than BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase by ₹13.30 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X1?
The BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase delivers better mileage 19.61 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X1?
For the 320Ld M Sport version, 1998 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series Long Wheelbase produces 187.74bhp@4000rpm of power and 400Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the sDrive18i M Sport version, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 produces 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm of power and 230Nm@1500–4000rpm of torque

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