BMW 3-Series vs BMW i4
3-Series vs i4
| Key Highlights | BMW 3-Series | BMW i4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.72.90 Lakh | Rs.72.50 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 2998 cc | N/A |
| Power | 374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm | 335 bph |
| Mileage/Range | 11.86 kmpl | 590 km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
| 3-Series specifications | i4 specifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | |||
| On Road Price | 84.28 Lakh | 76.57 Lakh | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric | |
| User Rating | |||
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 Litres | 470 Litres | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine Displacement | 2998 cc | - | |
| Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm | 335 bph | |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| 3-Series Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | i4 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Front Suspension | Single-joint Spring Strut Axle | Air Suspension | |
Rear Suspension | M Sport Suspension | Air Suspension | |
Front Brakes | Disc | Disc | |
Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc | |
Front Tyre Size | 225/45 R18 | 245/45 R18 | |
Rear Tyre Size | 255/40 R18 | 255/45 R 18 | |
Turning Radius | 5.5 meters | 6.25 meters | |
Tyre Size Spare | 225/40 R19 / 255/35 R19 | 245/45 R18 & 255/45 R18 | |
Wheels Size | R18 | R18 |
Exterior
| 3-Series Exterior | i4 Exterior | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Sunroof | Yes | Yes | |
Power Windows | Yes | Yes | |
Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes | |
Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Instrumentation
| 3-Series Instrumentation | i4 Instrumentation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fuel level guage | Digital | Digital | |
Tachometer | Yes | Digital | |
Speedometer | Analogue - Digital | Digital | |
Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
Avg fuel economy display | - | - |
Infotainment & Communication
| 3-Series Infotainment & Communication | i4 Infotainment & Communication | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes | |
Android Auto | Yes | Yes | |
Voice Command | Yes | Yes | |
Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes | |
Multifunction Display | Yes | Information not available | |
Basic Warranty | 3 Years or 10000000 KMS | 2 Years or 10000000 KMS | |
Extended Warranty | 7 years or 100000 | - |
Engine & Transmission
| 3-Series Engine & Transmission | i4 Engine & Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Capacity | 2998 cc | - | |
Engine Type | Twin Turbo 6 Cylinder Petrol Engine | Electric Engine | |
No. of Cylinders | 6 | Electric Type | |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | Electric Type | |
Cylinder Configuration | DOHC | No | |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric | |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | |
Gears | 8 Speed | 1 Speed | |
Power | 374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm | 335 bph | |
Torque | 500 Nm @1900-5000 rpm | 430 Nm | |
Battery Capacity | 1.08 kwh | 83.9 kwh | |
Battery Type | - | Lithium-ion | |
Fast Charging | No | Yes | |
Drivetrain | AWD | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | |
ARAI Certified Economy | 13 kmpl | - |
Comfort & Convenience
| 3-Series Comfort & Convenience | i4 Comfort & Convenience | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes | |
Start / Stop Button | Yes | Yes | |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes | |
Adjustable steering | Yes | Yes | |
Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | |
Drive Modes | 4 | 3 | |
Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes | |
Electronically Adjustable Seats | Yes | Yes | |
Glove Box Cooling | No | Yes | |
12v Power Outlet | Yes | Yes | |
Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes | |
Adjustable Headrests | Yes | Yes | |
Distance to Empty display | Yes | Yes | |
Navigation System | Yes | Yes | |
Instrument Console | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| 3-Series Safety | i4 Safety | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Airbags | 6 | 8 | |
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) | Yes | Yes | |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes | |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) | Yes | Yes | |
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist) | Yes | No | |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | No | Yes | |
ASR / Traction Control | Yes | Yes | |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | NO | Yes | |
Hill Assist | Yes | Yes | |
Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes | |
Central Locking | Yes | Yes | |
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror | No | Yes | |
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera | No | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| 3-Series Dimensions & Capacity | i4 Dimensions & Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Length | 4824 mm | 4783 mm | |
Width | 1811 mm | 2073 mm | |
Height | 1429 mm | 1448 mm | |
Wheelbase | 2810 mm | 2856 mm | |
Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 125 mm | |
No. of Seats | 5 | 5 | |
No. of Doors | 4 | 4 | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | - | |
Engine Oil Capacity | 6.5 Litres | - | |
Boot Space | 480 Litres | 470 Litres | |
Kerb Weight | 1745 kg | 2050 kg | |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Pros & Cons
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Which Car Do You Like More ?
Detailed Comparison of BMW 3-Series and BMW i4
Safety
3-Series comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking. i4 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.
Body
3-Series has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 59 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1811 mm wide, 1429 mm high and 4824 mm long. It has 1745 kg kerb weight and 2810 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, i4 is an with doors and seats 470 Litres boot space, 125 mm ground clearance.It has 1448 mm height, 4783 mm length, 2073 mm width, and 2050 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
BMW 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission. And i4 comes with Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 1 Speed Automatic transmission.
