BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X3

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase price starts at Rs. 64.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 14.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X3, priced at Rs. 78.20 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase offers a claimed 19.61 kmpl, while the X3 delivers 17.86 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase uses a 1998cc engine producing 187.74bhp@4000rpm and the X3 a 1995cc engine producing 194bhp@4000rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series Long Wheelbase and X3, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the X3 stands out for performance.

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3 Series Long Wheelbase vs X3 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 Series Long WheelbaseBMW X3
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 64.20 LakhRs. 78.20 Lakh
Mileage 19.61 kmpl17.86 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1995 cc
Max power 187.74bhp@4000rpm194bhp@4000rpm

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Basic Info BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase 320Ld M SportBMW X3 xDrive 20d M Sport
Rating
35 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 64.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 78.20 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1995 cc
Body Type Coupe SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187.74bhp@4000rpm 194bhp@4000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8 Speed 8-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 19.61 Kmpl 17.86 Kmpl
Tyre Size F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18 245/50 R19
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. 1,51,274 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance 3 Series Long Wheelbase Insurance X3 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1998 cc
1995 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo
2.0L Diesel
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1995 cc
Max Power
187.74bhp@4000rpm
194bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1750-2500rpm
400Nm@1500-2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8 Speed
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
1640 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
7.6 Sec
7.7 Sec
Mileage (ARAI)
19.61 Kmpl
17.86 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Suspension Front
Not Available
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Air suspension
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
245/50 R19
Alloy Wheel Size
18
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
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 combination
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5

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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4823*1827*1441 mm3
4708*1891*1676 mm3
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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 Integration
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
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
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
15
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
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
14.9 inch
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
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Auto
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Yes
Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Crash Sensor
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
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
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Auto
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Yes
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
E Manual
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
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 X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase
  • Not the most involving experience from behind the wheel
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs BMW X3 FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X3?
The BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase is cheaper than BMW X3 by ₹14.00 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X3?
The BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase delivers better mileage 19.61 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs BMW X3?
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 xDrive 20d M Sport version, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 194bhp@4000rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque

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