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BMW X1 vs BMW 3-Series

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW X1 or BMW 3-Series? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between X1 and 3-Series. BMW X1 Price starts at Rs.49.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M Sport and BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.72.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i Xdrive. BMW X1 is 3 cylinder, 1499 cc Engine can generate 134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm power whereas BMW 3-Series is a 6 cylinder, 2998 cc Engine can generate 374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, X1 provides a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model), and 3-Series has a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model).

X1 vs 3-Series

Key HighlightsBMW X1BMW 3-Series
PriceRs.49.50 LakhRs.72.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1499 cc2998 cc
Power134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Mileage/Range20 kmpl11.86 kmpl
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BMW X1 M Sport car
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Rs. 49.50 Lakh
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BMW 3-Series M340i Xdrive car
M340i Xdrive
Rs. 72.90 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

X1 specifications3-Series specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
57.23 Lakh
84.28 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.8
4.6
Boot Space (Litres)
540 Litres
480 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2998 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm
374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

X1 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres3-Series Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Single-joint Spring Strut Axle
Rear Suspension
Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
M Sport Suspension
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
225 / 55 R18
225/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size
225 / 55 R18
255/40 R18
Turning Radius
5.8 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
225/55 R18
225/40 R19 / 255/35 R19
Wheels Size
R18
R18

Exterior

X1 Exterior3-Series Exterior
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Automatic Headlamps
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Instrumentation

X1 Instrumentation3-Series Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
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Speedometer
Digital
Analogue - Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
-

Infotainment & Communication

X1 Infotainment & Communication3-Series Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
checkYes
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Voice Command
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
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Multifunction Display
Information not available
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Basic Warranty
2 Years or 10000000 KMS
3 Years or 10000000 KMS
Extended Warranty
-
7 years or 100000

Engine & Transmission

X1 Engine & Transmission3-Series Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1499 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine
Twin Turbo 6 Cylinder Petrol Engine
No. of Cylinders
3
6
No. of valves per cylinder
3
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
7 Speed
8 Speed
Power
134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm
374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Torque
230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
500 Nm @1900-5000 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
1.08 kwh
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20 kmpl
13 kmpl
Top Speed
219 kmph
250 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

X1 Comfort & Convenience3-Series Comfort & Convenience
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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Drive Modes
3
4
Keyless Entry
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Electronically Adjustable Seats
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Glove Box Cooling
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No
12v Power Outlet
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Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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Adjustable Headrests
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Distance to Empty display
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Navigation System
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Instrument Console
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Safety

X1 Safety3-Series Safety
Airbags
10
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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checkYes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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NO
Hill Assist
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Reverse Camera
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checkYes
Central Locking
checkYes
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Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
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No
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
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No

Dimensions & Capacity

X1 Dimensions & Capacity3-Series Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4500 mm
4824 mm
Width
1845 mm
1811 mm
Height
1630 mm
1429 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2810 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 Litres
59 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.29 Litres
6.5 Litres
Boot Space
540 Litres
480 Litres
Kerb Weight
1598 kg
1745 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

X1 Pros & Cons3-Series 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 X1 and BMW 3-Series

Safety

X1 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, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. 3-Series has 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.

Body

X1 has doors and seats. It is an with 540 Litres boot space, 51 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 183 mm. It is 1845 mm wide, 1630 mm high and 4500 mm long. It has 1598 kg kerb weight and 2692 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 3-Series is an with doors and seats ,59 Litres fuel tank capacity, 480 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1429 mm height, 4824 mm length, 1811 mm width, and 1745 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

BMW X1 comes with Front Wheel Drive(FWD) and 7 Speed Automatic transmission. And 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission.

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BMW X1 and BMW 3-Series Owner Reviews

  • X1 Review
  • 3-Series Review
    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for BMW X1
      5.0
      My uncle own this car the experience was fabulous and amazing ??
      Likes (1)
    • I
      Ishnoor
      7 Month ago
      Review for BMW X1
      5.0
      My friends have this car and it’s super comfortable and I love all bmw cars
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    • ST
      Swadesh Tomar
      10 Month ago
      Review for BMW X1
      5.0
      Very good car in luxury segment. Comfortable and smooth, loaded with features.
      Likes (3)
    • MT
      Mohit Tiwari
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW X1
      3.7
      For a luxury car, this seems to be a very good one, considering the fact of its price.comfortable to drive
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    • RK
      Rahul Kumar
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
      Likes (1)
    • AC
      Ajeet Chawla
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.0
      Extremely luxurious cabin. Impressive in every way, the BMW 3 Series has the most powerful engine .
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    • D
      David
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.7
      Driving Pleasure, that u can get only in a BMW
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    • K
      Karan
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      5.0
      This car very perfect but spare part very high price.
      Likes (1)
    • DD
      Dr Dhananjay
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      5.0
      Executive brand and safety features Good experience
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    BMW X1 and BMW 3-Series FAQs

    What is the on-road price of BMW X1?
    The on-road price of BMW X1 is Rs. 57.23 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of BMW 3-Series?
    The on-road price of BMW 3-Series is Rs. 84.28 Lakh in New Delhi.