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BMW 3-Series vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3-Series or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3-Series and Nexon. BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.75.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i XDrive Petrol AT and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.7.32 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed. BMW 3-Series is 6 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 3-Series provides a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

3-Series vs Nexon

Key HighlightsBMW 3-SeriesTata Nexon
PriceRs.75.90 LakhRs.7.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity1998 cc1199 cc
Power368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range11.86 kmpl17.44 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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Tata Nexon Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed car
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
87.75 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.7
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
480 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
Nexon Images
Nexon Images
Nexon Images
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Exterior

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

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Joint Spring Strut
Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Five-link axle
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
225/40 R19
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
255/35 R19
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
6 meters
5.1 meters
Tyre Size Spare
135/80 R16
195/60 R16
Wheels Size
R19
R16

Instrumentation

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

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
16
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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 5 Years/125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1998 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
6
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Six Cylinder
Three Cylinder
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
8
5
Power
368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
500 Nm @1900 - 5000 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
13.02 kmpl
17.44 kmpl
Top Speed
250 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
check
check

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
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Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4713 mm
3995 mm
Width
1827 mm
1804 mm
Height
1440 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.39 Litres
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 Litres
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
480 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
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Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
Cons
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3-Series and Tata Nexon

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. Nexon has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

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, Nexon is an with doors and seats ,44 Litres fuel tank capacity, 382 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, .

Transmission

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

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BMW 3-Series and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

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  • Nexon Review
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      BHAGYA
      20 Oct 2025
      5.0
      Amazing! BMW is my favorite car brand. Owning a BMW brings a sense of joy and satisfaction. I love BMW cars all models are among the best in the world.
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      RENU SAHGAL
      2 Month ago
      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
      9 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
      3 Year ago
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
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    • AC
      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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