BMW 3 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Swift

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Swift price starts at Rs. 5.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 71.26 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.10 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the Swift delivers 24.8 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the Swift a 1197cc engine producing 80.46bhp@5700rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and Swift, the Swift is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 3 Series stands out for performance.

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3 Series vs Swift Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesMaruti Suzuki Swift
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.10 LakhRs. 5.84 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmpl24.8 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1197 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm80.46bhp@5700rpm
Top speed 253 Km/hNot Available

3 Series vs Swift Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveMaruti Swift LXi
Rating
43 reviews
167 reviews
Brand Name BMW Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.10 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1197 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 80.46bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 5-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Maruti Suzuki Swift Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 24.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 165/80 R14
Boot Space 480 Liters 265 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,49,146 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,295 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.27 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Rs. 34,244 Swift Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2998 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
Z12E
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
80.46bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
111.7Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
920 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
No
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
253 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
24.8 Kmpl

Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.8 m
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
165/80 R14
Wheel Size
Not Available
14
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Radial Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
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
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
265 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Additional Exterior Features
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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Trunk Light
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Micropole
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
3860*1735*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
163 mm
No. Of Doors
4
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
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
Driver Side Foot Rest
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
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
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
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
Driver Side Foot Rest
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
No
Speakers Rear
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
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
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
1 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1355 kg

Warranty Time
Not Available
2 Years
Warranty Distance
Not Available
40000 Kms

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Cool and sporty looking
  • New engine promises more efficiency
  • Larger touch screen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 6 airbags, hill-hold assist and other safety features are standard
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Still not as premium on the inside as rivals like the Grand i10 Nios
  • Priced close to larger and more premium rivals like the Hyundai i20 and stable mate, the Baleno
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BMW 3 Series Vs Maruti Suzuki Swift FAQs

Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Maruti Suzuki Swift is better on the grounds of maintenance.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Maruti Suzuki Swift is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by ₹71.26 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
The Maruti Suzuki Swift delivers better mileage 24.8 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Maruti Suzuki Swift?
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. Whereas for the LXi version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Swift produces 80.46bhp@5700rpm of power and 111.7Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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