BMW 3 Series

Frequently asked questions about BMW 3 Series

• Which color is best in BMW 3 Series?

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  BMW 3 Series is available in 5 different colors:

  •  Alpine White color
  •  Potamaic Blue color
  •  Mineral Grey color
  •  Mediterranean Blue color
  •  Black Sapphire color

  Every color has its own uniqueness and choosing a color totally depends on individual choice. So, we would request you to discuss it with your family so that you can finalize the color to be purchased.

• Which is better BMW 3 Series Petrol or Diesel?

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  As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16.13 km/L, whereas the base diesel returns 19.62 km/L.

  Diesel engines have excellent torque output at lower engine speeds compared to petrol engines. Diesel vehicles can move heavy load from standstill more efficiently as compared to petrol cars. Diesel engines tend to be more noisy and harsh as compared to petrol engines. Prices of petrol variants of BMW 3 Series start at ₹41.70 Lakhs while price of diesel variants of BMW 3 Series start at ₹42.10 Lakhs. Petrol BMW 3 Series is much more environment friendly compared to it's diesel counterpart. Petrol BMW 3 Series is Easier to drive due to the linear power delivery.

• Is BMW 3 Series BS6 emmission norms compliant?

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  Yes, some variants of BMW 3 Series are BS6 (BS-VI) compliant. Please check the model number and variant for BS6 (BS-VI) compliance before you buy.

  Bharat Stage VI vehicular emission norms will bring much-needed changes in the Indian automobile industry to help India’s battle with the air pollution and toxic environment. Honorary Supreme Court has made it mandatory that all carmakers will only be able to sell BS6 (BS-VI) compliant cars starting April, 2020.
• Is BMW 3 Series a safe car?

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  BMW 3 Series scored a high safety rating of 5 in Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme). Below safety features are available in all variants of BMW 3 Series:

  • Anti-Lock Braking System
  • Brake Assist
  • Central Locking
  • Power Door Locks
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Anti-Theft Alarm
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Side Airbag-Front
  • Day/Night Rear View Mirror
  • Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
  • Rear Seat Belts
  • Seat Belt Warning
  • Door Ajar Warning
  • Side Impact Beams
  • Front Impact Beams
  • Traction Control
  • Adjustable Seats
  • Tyre Pressure Monitor
  • Vehicle Stability Control System
  • Engine Immobilizer
  • Crash Sensor
  • Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
  • Engine Check Warning
  • Automatic Headlamps
  • EBD
  • Rear Camera
  • Anti-Theft Device
  • Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
  • ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
  • Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
  • Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

  Some variants of BMW 3 Series also have safety features like:

  • Head-Up Display
• Is BMW 3 Series automatic?

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  All 4 variants of BMW 3 Series are automatic

• What is the ground clearance of BMW 3 Series?

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  The unladen (without any load of cargo or passengers) ground clearance of BMW 3 Series is 165mm.

  Higher ground clearance is better for rough Indian roads, but it also means a higher center of gravity which means a higher possibility of turning over than the vehicles with lower clearance.

• Does BMW 3 Series have SunRoof or a MoonRoof?

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  Yes, BMW 3 Series has sunroof available in following variants:

  • BMW 3 Series 330i Sport
  • BMW 3 Series 320d Sport
  • BMW 3 Series 320d Luxury Line
  • BMW 3 Series 330i M Sport
• Which is the BMW 3 Series Top Model and what is it's Price?

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  BMW 3 Series comes with 2 fuel options - Petrol and Diesel. The top model in Petrol lineup is BMW 3 Series 330i M Sport with an On-Road Price tag of ₹55.81 Lakhs in Gurgaon while the top model in Diesel lineup is BMW 3 Series 320d Luxury Line with an On-Road Price tag of ₹54.67 Lakhs in Gurgaon.

  BMW 3 Series Top Models

  Type	Model Name	ExShowroom Price in Gurgaon	OnRoad Price in Gurgaon
  Petrol series	BMW 3 Series 330i M Sport	₹48.50 Lakhs	₹55.81 Lakhs
  Diesel series	BMW 3 Series 320d Luxury Line	₹47.50 Lakhs	₹54.67 Lakhs

• What's the average (mileage) of BMW 3 Series?

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  BMW 3 Series comes with 2 fuel options - Diesel Automatic and Petrol Automatic. The ARAI (claimed) mileage for Diesel Automatic models is 19.62 km/L while the ARAI mileage / highway mileage for Petrol Automatic models is 16.13 km/L / 15.39 km/L.

  BMW 3 Series ARAI mileage (average)

  Diesel Automatic	19.62 km/L
  Petrol Automatic	16.13 km/L

• What are the dimensions ( length / width / height ) of BMW 3 Series?

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  BMW 3 Series falls in Sedans segment with a length of 4.82 meters, breadth of 1.81 meters and height of 1.43 meters.

  BMW 3 Series Dimensions

  Length	4.82 meters
  Width	1.81 meters
  Height	1.43 meters

  Bigger length allows for a better legspace, better boot-capacity and/or premium feel. Larger height helps tall people sit comfortably in the car while larger width allows for more shoulder space and 3 people to accomodate comfortably in the rear-seat of the car.
• Does BMW 3 Series have leather seats?

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  BMW 3 Series has factory fitted leather seats in all it's 4 variants.

• What is BMW 3 Series's top speed?

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  The top speed of Petrol variants of BMW 3 Series is 250 km/hr and the top speed of Diesel variants of BMW 3 Series is 243 km/hr.

  BMW 3 Series Top Speed

  Petrol variants	250 km/hr
  Diesel variants	243 km/hr

• How much is BMW 3 Series's tyre size (wheel-base)?

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  The wheel base of BMW 3 Series is 2810mm which is about 58% of it's length.

  A car with a longer wheelbase compared to its overall length will make better use of the cabin space and feel more stable on the road. Cars with shorter wheelbase come with a smaller cabin and are better suited for city traffic as they're more manoeuvrable and can turn tighter.