BMW X3 vs BMW X3 M

Last Updated: October 29, 2026

BMW X3 price starts at Rs. 69.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 30.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X3 M, priced at Rs. 99.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the X3 offers a claimed 13.38 kmpl, while the X3 M delivers 9.12 kmpl. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm and the X3 M a 2993cc engine producing 473.38bhp@6250rpm. If you're deciding between the X3 and X3 M, the X3 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the X3 M stands out for performance.

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X3 vs X3 M Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3BMW X3 M
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 69.90 LakhRs. 99.90 Lakh
Mileage 13.38 kmpl9.12 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc2993 cc
Max power 187bhp@5000rpm473.38bhp@6250rpm

X3 vs X3 M Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20 M SportBMW X3 M xDrive
Rating
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Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 99.90 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 2993 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 187bhp@5000rpm 473.38bhp@6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 8 speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.38 Kmpl 9.12 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 245/50 R19
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 2.99 Lakh X3 Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
2-litre turbo-petrol
TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
2993 cc
Max Power
187bhp@5000rpm
473.38bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
600nm@2600-5600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
8 speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.8 Sec
4.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
65 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
13.38 Kmpl
9.12 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Adaptive Suspensio
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Adaptive Suspensio
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
245/50 R19
Alloy Wheel Size
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Not Available
Run flat Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Door Sill Strips with 'X3 M' Badging in front,Floor mats in velour,Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function,Multifunction 31.2 cm (12.3’’) instrument display with individual character M specific staging for Drive modes,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Sport seats for driver and front passenger with electrical width adjustment for backrest,Through-loading system in Rear with foldable backrest and 40:20:40 split function, M Sport brake with brake callipers in Dark Blue metallic and M logo,Interior trim finishers Aluminium carbon structure with highlight trim finisher Pearl Chrome,Leather 'Vernasca' Black decor stitching | Black,Leather 'Vernasca' Oyster décor stitching with extended contents | Black
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights,High-beam assist,Rain sensor and automatic driving lights,Acoustic comfort glazing,Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting- additionally with Welcome Light Carpet,parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Panorama glass roof,Roof Rails High Gloss Black,BMW Individual Exterior High Gloss Shadow Line
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
4726*2138*1667 mm3
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay,
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Sound Control,Performance Control with Active M Differential,Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear,Head airbags front and rear
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
BMW Apps,Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System,ultrasound-based parking assistance system,Configurable user interface,Resolution of 1440 x 540 pixels, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition with direct access buttons,DVD drive and integrated 20GB hard drive for maps and audio files
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
15
12
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
10.25
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
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
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
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
Yes
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Servotronic steering assist,Launch Control Function,Brake Energy Regeneration,BMW Condition Based Service,Cornering Brake Control,Electric parking brake with auto hold function,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,Dynamic braking lights,Emergency Spare Wheel,BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-One,Roadside Assistance 24x7
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Save Route Place
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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 X3
  • None to speak of
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BMW X3 Vs BMW X3 M FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs BMW X3 M?
The BMW X3 is cheaper than BMW X3 M by ₹30.00 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW X3 vs BMW X3 M?
The BMW X3 delivers better mileage 13.38 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs BMW X3 M?
For the xDrive 20 M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 187bhp@5000rpm of power and 310Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the xDrive version, 2993 cc Petrol engine of X3 M produces 473.38bhp@6250rpm of power and 600nm@2600-5600rpm of torque

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