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BMW 3-Series vs BMW X1

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3-Series or BMW X1? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3-Series and X1. BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.75.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i XDrive Petrol AT and BMW X1 Price starts at Rs.49.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for sDrive 18i M Sport Petrol AT. BMW 3-Series is 6 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm power whereas BMW X1 is a 3 cylinder, 1499 cc Engine can generate 134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 3-Series provides a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model), and X1 has a mileage of 16.35 kmpl (base model).

3-Series vs X1

Key HighlightsBMW 3-SeriesBMW X1
PriceRs.75.90 LakhRs.49.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1998 cc1499 cc
Power368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm
Mileage/Range11.86 kmpl16.35 kmpl
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BMW 3-Series M340i XDrive Petrol AT car
M340i XDrive Petrol AT
Rs. 75.90 Lakh
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BMW X1 sDrive 18i M Sport Petrol AT car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
87.75 Lakh
Price Breakup
57.69 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.7
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
480 Litres
476 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1499 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm
Colors
Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
X1 Images
X1 Images
X1 Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Electrically
Panoramic
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Joint Spring Strut
Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension
Five-link axle
Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
225/40 R19
225/55 R18
Rear Tyre Size
255/35 R19
225/55 R18
Turning Radius
6 meters
5.8 meters
Tyre Size Spare
135/80 R16
135/80 R18
Wheels Size
R19
R18

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
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10.7 inches
Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
16
12
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/40000 Kms
2 Years/unlimited kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Years/ 200000 kms
Upto 4/years50000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1998 cc
1499 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine
No. of Cylinders
6
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
3
Cylinder Configuration
Six Cylinder
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8
7
Power
368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm
Torque
500 Nm @1900 - 5000 rpm
230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
13.02 kmpl
16.35 kmpl
Top Speed
250 kmph
219 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6

Comfort & Convenience

AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
4
3
Keyless Entry
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Electronic Parking Brake
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Parking Assist
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Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4713 mm
4500 mm
Width
1827 mm
1845 mm
Height
1440 mm
1630 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
2692 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
183 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.39 Litres
51 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 Litres
5 Litres
Boot Space
480 Litres
476 Litres
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
1560 kg
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3-Series and BMW X1

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, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. X1 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, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

3-Series has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 15.39 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 130 mm. It is 1827 mm wide, 1440 mm high and 4713 mm long. It has 1670 kg kerb weight and 2515 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, X1 is an with doors and seats ,51 Litres fuel tank capacity, 476 Litres boot space, 183 mm ground clearance.It has 1630 mm height, 4500 mm length, 1845 mm width, and 1560 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

BMW 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And X1 comes with FWD and 7 Automatic transmission.

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BMW 3-Series and BMW X1 Owner Reviews

  • 3-Series Review
  • X1 Review
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      RENU SAHGAL
      25 Aug 2025
      5.0
      I’ve really enjoyed driving it, and I’m only changing the car to try a different brand. Since it’s a sport model, it has excellent power and is great to drive. It’s a single-owner vehicle, driven only by me, and has been kept in excellent condition.
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      md afzal
      7 Month ago
      4.7
      The BMW 330i M Sport is packed with features to the brim and offers performance that gets you much closer. I love this car and I buy this car one day.
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    • RK
      Rahul Kumar
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
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    • AC
      Ajeet Chawla
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      Extremely luxurious cabin. Impressive in every way, the BMW 3 Series has the most powerful engine .
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    • D
      David
      3 Year ago
      4.7
      Driving Pleasure, that u can get only in a BMW
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