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BMW 3-Series vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3-Series or Maruti Suzuki Baleno? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3-Series and Baleno. BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.75.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i XDrive Petrol AT and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Price starts at Rs.6.74 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sigma. BMW 3-Series is 6 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 87.78 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 3-Series provides a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model), and Baleno has a mileage of 22.35 kmpl (base model).

3-Series vs Baleno

Key HighlightsBMW 3-SeriesMaruti Suzuki Baleno
PriceRs.75.90 LakhRs.6.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity1998 cc1197 cc
Power368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm87.78 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range11.86 kmpl22.35 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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Rs. 6.74 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
87.75 Lakh
Price Breakup
7.57 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.7
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
480 Litres
318 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
87.78 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
Baleno Images
Baleno Images
Baleno Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Electrically
-
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
check
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
-
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Joint Spring Strut
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link axle
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
225/40 R19
185/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
255/35 R19
185/65 R15
Turning Radius
6 meters
4.85 meters
Tyre Size Spare
135/80 R16
185/65 R15
Wheels Size
R19
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
-
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
16
-
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/40000 Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Years/ 200000 kms
Upto 6 Years/160000 kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1998 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
1.2 L K Series Dual jet & Dual VVT Engine
No. of Cylinders
6
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Six Cylinder
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
8
5
Power
368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
87.78 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
500 Nm @1900 - 5000 rpm
113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
13.02 kmpl
22.35 kmpl
Top Speed
250 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4713 mm
3990 mm
Width
1827 mm
1745 mm
Height
1440 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
170 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.39 Litres
37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 Litres
3.1 Litres
Boot Space
480 Litres
318 Litres
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
925 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
  • The new Baleno looks more sporty yet elegant in design
  • It offers a practical cabin with a spacious and feature-loaded interior
  • Standard features include all-4 power windows. The car also has automatic climate control and a rear defogger.
  • Fuel-efficient petrol and CNG engines on offer
  • You can get the automatic transmission at an affordable price.
  • Segment first features on offer such as 360 camera and head-up display
  • The suspension is well-tuned to offer a comfortable ride
  • Maruti’s widespread sales and service network
Cons
  • The Baleno lacks turbo petrol and diesel engine choices
  • The automatic transmission exhibits a noticeable lag. It lacks the smoothness seen in rival offerings with CVT or DCT.
  • It doesn't deliver an enjoyable driving experience, as the engine is tuned more for efficiency
  • Several features are absent which can be seen in competitors. They include an air purifier, rear armrest, sunroof, and TPMS.
  • The higher variants of the Baleno are pricey. The features provided do not seem to justify the cost.
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3-Series and Maruti Suzuki Baleno

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. Baleno 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, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights.

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, Baleno is an with doors and seats ,37 Litres fuel tank capacity, 318 Litres boot space, 170 mm ground clearance.It has 1500 mm height, 3990 mm length, 1745 mm width, and 925 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

BMW 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And Baleno comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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BMW 3-Series and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Owner Reviews

  • 3-Series Review
  • Baleno Review
    • RS
      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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      Rahul Kumar
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
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      Ajeet Chawla
      3 Year ago
      4.0
      Extremely luxurious cabin. Impressive in every way, the BMW 3 Series has the most powerful engine .
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      David
      3 Year ago
      4.7
      Driving Pleasure, that u can get only in a BMW
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