BMW 3 Series LWB vs Audi Q7

BMW 3 Series LWB

₹61.50 - ₹62.90 Lakh*

Audi Q7

₹86.30 - ₹95.19 Lakh*

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Comfort & Convenience

AC	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Rear AC Vents	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic climate control	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Heater	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Cruise Control	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Start / Stop Button	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Power Steering	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Leather streering wheels	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Drive Modes	3 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	7 Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Keyless Entry	Smart Key Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Smart Key Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Electronically Adjustable Seats		Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Glove Box Cooling		Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Seat Upholstery	Leather Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Leather Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Folding Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Split Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Headrests	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Cup Holders
puddle lamp
Glovebox Lamp		Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Headlight Height Adjuster
Distance to Empty display	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
GPS & Navigation	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Electrically Adjustable Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Ambient Light	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Cabin Lights	Front Only	Front & Rear
Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V And Usb Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	12V And Usb Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Charging Outlets - Second Row		Usb Only Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Powered - 14 Way Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Driver Seat Adjustment	Powered - 14 Way	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height
Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed With Storage
Front Seat Back Pockets	Driver & Co-Driver Side	Driver & Co-Driver Side
Headlamps	Led Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Led Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Instrument Console	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Paddle Shifters	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Brake	Electric Park Brake Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Electric Park Brake Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Armrest	Yes, Without Cup Holders	Yes& Without Cup Holders

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity	1998 cc Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	2995 cc Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	3.0 TFSI V6 + 48V Mild-Hybrid System Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
No. of Cylinders	4 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	6 Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
No. of valves per cylinder	4 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	4 Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Fuel Type	Petrol Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards Diesel Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards	Petrol Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Transmission Type	Automatic Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Automatic Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Gears	8 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	8 Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Power	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards	335.25 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Torque	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Drivetrain	RWD Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	AWD Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
ARAI Certified Economy	15.39 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards 19.61 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards	11 kmpl Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Top Speed	250 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards 230 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards	250 kmph Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger		Data Not Available
Compression Ratio	10.2:1 16.5:1	11.2:1
Fuelling	DFi	TFSI
Cylinder Configuration	Data Not Available	DOHC
Acceleration	Data Not Available	5.6 secs (0-100 km/h) Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards

Dimensions & Capacity

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Safety

Airbags	6 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	8 Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
ASR / Traction Control	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Lane Departure Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Seat Belt Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Hill Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Hill Descent Control		Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Camera	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Blind Spot Detection	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Door Ajar Warning
ADAS		Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Blind Spot Monitor		Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Manually Adjustable Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera		Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Surround View Camera	Yes& 360 View Camera Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Yes& 360 View Camera Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
ADAS Type	Data Not Available	Level 2 Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards

Exterior

Instrumentation

Infotainment & Communication

Warranty
Basic Warranty
3 Years/40000 kms
2 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 7 Years/200000 kms
Upto 7 Years/Unlimited Kms

Pros & Cons

Gallery

Detailed Comparison of 3 Series LWB and Q7

3 Series LWB comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Q7 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. 3 Series LWB has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 59 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 135 mm. It is 2068 mm wide, 1441 mm high and 4823 mm long. It has 1670 kg kerb weight and 2961 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Q7 is an with doors and seats ,85 Litres fuel tank capacity, 740 Litres boot space, 178 mm ground clearance.It has 1703 mm height, 5064 mm length, 2212 mm width, and 2245 kgkerb weight. BMW 3 Series LWB comes with RWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And Q7 comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission.

Owner Reviews

Competitors

BMW 3 Series LWB Competitors

Models	Fuel Type	Engine	Mileage	Seating Capacity
BMW 3 Series LWB ₹61.50 - ₹62.90 Lakh*	Petrol	1998 cc	Upto 15.39 kmpl	5 Seater
Mercedes-Benz C-Class ₹58.65 - ₹64.32 Lakh*	Hybrid	1999 cc	23 kmpl	5 Seater
Jeep Grand Cherokee ₹63.00 Lakh*	Petrol	1995 cc	9 kmpl	5 Seater
Land Rover Discovery Sport ₹63.37 Lakh*	Diesel	1997 cc	13 kmpl	7 Seater
Tesla Model Y ₹59.89 - ₹67.89 Lakh*	Electric	-	621 km/charge	5 Seater
KIA Carnival ₹59.42 Lakh*	Diesel	2151 cc	14.85 kmpl	7 Seater
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque ₹64.86 Lakh*	Hybrid	1998 cc	13.16 kmpl	5 Seater
Audi A6 ₹64.16 - ₹70.95 Lakh*	Petrol	1984 cc	14 kmpl	5 Seater
Jeep Wrangler ₹64.08 - ₹68.31 Lakh*	Petrol	1995 cc	11.4 kmpl	5 Seater

Length	4823 mm	5064 mm
Width	2068 mm	2212 mm
Height	1441 mm	1703 mm
Wheelbase	2961 mm	3000 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	178 mm
No. of Seats	5 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	7 Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
No. of Doors	4	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	59 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	85 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards 5.5 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards	6.8 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Boot Space	480 Litres	740 Litres
Kerb Weight	1670 kg	2245 kg
Body Type	Sedan	SUV

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction& hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Self-leveling Air-springs
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	5-link Axle Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Self-leveling Air-springs
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel	{225/45 R18}& Alloy Wheels	{255/55 R19}& Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size	225/45 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	255/55 R19 Available in 1 Variant, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards 255/55 R20 Available in 1 Variant, ₹95.19 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Size	255/40 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	255/55 R19 Available in 1 Variant, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards 255/55 R20 Available in 1 Variant, ₹95.19 Lakh* Onwards
Turning Radius	6 meters	6 meters
Wheels Size	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	R19 Available in 1 Variant, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards R20 Available in 1 Variant, ₹95.19 Lakh* Onwards
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Power Windows	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Front Only Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Wiper		Yes& With Wash Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Defogger	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Daytime Running Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Antenna	Sharkfin	Sharkfin
Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
Bumpers	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold	Electrically Adjustable
Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured With Indicators Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Body Coloured With Indicators Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Spoiler		Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails		Silver Finish
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Panoramic Sunroof Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Tail Gate	Powered	Powered

Voice Command	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Infotainment Screen	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Display	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Touchscreen Size	12.3 inches Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	10.1 inches Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Bluetooth Compatibility	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Gesture Control	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Integrated Music System	Premium Type Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Premium Type With Subwoofer Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Speakers	16 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	19 Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger	Yes - Front Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Yes - Front Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards

Pros	Powerful petrol and diesel engine. EWB makes more space in the second row. Single-piece Curved display for infotainment and instrument cluster. Aggressive price in the competition. Has a good balance between ride and handling.	New Performative 340 hp V6 petrol engine Quite and spacious cabin Updated exterior design
Cons	Less boot space due to space saver tire. Lack of rear seat passenger features No sun blinds for the rear passengers. Missing features like ADAS, Ventilated seats, etc.	No diesel engine option Still not attractive as rivals Strong competition

Low Fuel Level Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Fuel level guage	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Digital-Analogue Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Speedometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹86.30 Lakh* Onwards
Avg fuel economy display	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available

Basic Warranty	3 Years/40000 kms	2 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty	Upto 7 Years/200000 kms	Upto 7 Years/Unlimited Kms

BMW 3 Series LWB vs Audi Q7