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    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

    CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] is available in 2967 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl and A8 L [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 15.5 kmpl.

    3 Series Gran Limousine vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

    Key Highlights3 Series Gran Limousine A8 L [2011-2014]
    PriceRs. 60.60 LakhRs. 1.06 Crore
    Engine Capacity1998 cc2967 cc
    Power255 bhp247 bhp
    TransmissionAutomatic (TC)Automatic
    Fuel TypePetrolDiesel
    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine
    Rs. 60.60 Lakh
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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    Audi A8 L [2011-2014]
    Audi A8 L [2011-2014]
    3.0 TDI quattro
    Rs. 1.06 Crore
    Last Recorded Price
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            Specifications and Finance

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            • Engine & Transmission
              Top Speed (Kmph)250
              Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
              6.2
              Engine
              1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC2967 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
              Engine Type
              B48 Turbocharged I4V6 diesel engine with common rail injection and exhaust-gas turbocharging.
              Fuel Type
              PetrolDiesel
              Max Power (bhp@rpm)
              255 bhp @ 5000 rpm247 bhp @ 4000 rpm
              Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
              400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm550 Nm @ 1500 rpm
              Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
              15.39View Mileage Details15.5View Mileage Details
              Driving Range (Km)
              908
              Drivetrain
              RWDAWD
              Transmission
              Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport ModeAutomatic - 8 Gears
              Emission Standard
              BS6 Phase 2
              Turbocharger / Supercharger
              Turbocharged
              OthersRegenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
            • Dimensions & Weight
              Length (mm)
              48235267
              Width (mm)
              20681949
              Height (mm)
              14411471
              Wheelbase (mm)
              29613122
              Kerb Weight (kg)
              1965
            • Capacity
              Doors (Doors)
              44
              Seating Capacity (Person)
              54
              No of Rows (Rows)
              22
              Bootspace (litres)
              480
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              5990
            • Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
              Front Suspension
              Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstructionadaptive air suspesion
              Rear Suspension
              Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel constructionadaptive air suspesion
              Front Brake Type
              Ventilated DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Type
              Ventilated DiscDisc
              Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
              66.35
              Steering Type
              Power assisted (Electric)
              Wheels
              Alloy Wheels
              Spare Wheel
              Space SaverAlloy
              Front Tyres
              225 / 45 R18235 / 55 R18
              Rear Tyres
              255 / 40 R18235 / 55 R18

            Features

            • Safety
              Overspeed Warning
              1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
              Emergency Brake Light Flashing
              NCAP Rating
              5 Star (Euro NCAP)
              Airbags6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)
              Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
              Rear Middle Head Rest
              Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
              Child Seat Anchor Points
              Seat Belt Warning
            • Braking & Traction
              Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
              Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
              Brake Assist (BA)
              Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
              Hill Hold Control
              Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
              Hill Descent Control
              Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
            • Locks & Security
              Engine Immobiliser
              Central Locking
              KeylessRemote
              Child Safety Lock
            • Comfort & Convenience
              Electronic Parking BrakeYes with Auto Hold
              Air Conditioner
              Yes (Automatic Three Zone)Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
              Front ACTwo Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
              Rear ACSeparate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
              Heater
              Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
              Driver & Co-DriverDriver & Co-Driver
              Cabin Boot Access
              Anti-glare Mirrors
              Electronic - Internal & Driver DoorElectronic - All
              Parking Assist
              Reverse CameraReverse Camera with Guidance
              Parking Sensors
              Front & Rear
              Cruise Control
              Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
              Keyless Start/ Button Start
              Steering Adjustment
              Tilt & TelescopicTilt & Telescopic
              12V Power Outlets
              21
            • Telematics
              Find My Car
              Check Vehicle Status via App
              Geo-fence
              Emergency Call
              Over The Air (OTA) Updates
              Remote AC: On / Off via App
              Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
              Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
              Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
            • Seats & Upholstery
              Driver Seat Adjustment10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
              Front Passenger Seat Adjustment10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
              Rear Row Seat Adjustment
              2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
              Seat Upholstery
              LeatherLeather
              Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
              Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
              Driver Armrest
              Rear Passenger Seat TypeBench
              Interiors
              Dual Tone
              Interior Colours
              Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown
              Rear ArmrestWith Cup Holder
              Folding Rear Seat
              FullPartial
              Split Rear Seat
              40:20:40 split
              Front Seatback Pockets
              Headrests
              Front & RearFront & Rear
            • Storage
              Cup HoldersFront & RearFront & Rear
              Driver Armrest Storage
              Cooled Glovebox
              Sunglass Holder
            • Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
              ORVM Colour
              Body Coloured
              Scuff Plates
              Metallic
              Power Windows
              Front & RearFront & Rear
              One Touch Down
              All
              One Touch Up
              All
              Adjustable ORVMs
              Auto FoldingElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
              Turn Indicators on ORVMs
              Rear Defogger
              Rear Wiper
              Exterior Door HandlesBody ColouredBody Coloured
              Rain-sensing Wipers
              Interior Door HandlesChrome
              Door PocketsFront & RearFront
              Bootlid Opener
              Electric Tailgate ReleaseInternal with Remote
            • Exterior
              Sunroof / Moonroof
              Panoramic SunroofElectrically Adjustable
              Roof-mounted Antenna
              Body-coloured Bumpers
              Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
            • Lighting
              HeadlightsLEDProjector with Xenon
              Automatic Headlamps
              Follow Me Home Headlamps
              Cornering Headlights
              Active
              Taillights
              LED
              Daytime Running Lights
              LED
              Fog Lights
              LEDHalogen on rear
              Ambient Interior Lighting
              Cabin LampsFront and Rear
              Light on Vanity Mirrors
              Driver & Co-DriverDriver & Co-Driver
              Rear Reading Lamp
              Glovebox Lamp
              Headlight Height Adjuster
            • Instrumentation
              Instantaneous Consumption
              Instrument Cluster
              Digital
              Trip MeterElectronic 2 Trips
              Average Fuel Consumption
              Average Speed
              Distance to Empty
              ClockDigitalDigital
              Low Fuel Level Warning
              Door Ajar Warning
              Adjustable Cluster Brightness
              Gear Indicator
              Shift Indicator
              Dynamic
              Heads Up Display (HUD)
              Tachometer
              Digital
            • Entertainment, Information & Communication
              Smart Connectivity
              Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
              Display
              Touch-screen Display
              Touchscreen Size (inch)10.25
              Gesture Control
              Integrated (in-dash) Music System
              Speakers
              166+
              Steering-mounted controls
              Voice Command
              GPS Navigation System
              Bluetooth Compatibility
              Phone & Audio StreamingPhone & Audio Streaming
              AUX Compatibility
              AM/FM Radio
              USB Compatibility
              Wireless Charger
              Head Unit Size
              Not Applicable2 Din
              iPod Compatibility
              Internal Hard Drive
              DVD Playback
            • Manufacturer Warranty
              Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
              Not Applicable
              Warranty (In Years)
              32
              Warranty (In Kilometres)
              40000

            Brochure

            Colours

            Carbon Black Metallic
            Oolong Grey
            Portimao Blue Metallic
            Emerald Black
            Skyscraper Grey Metallic
            Havanna Black
            Mineral White Metallic
            Night Blue
            Brilliant Black
            Phantom Black
            Impala Beige
            Quartz Grey
            Ice Silver Metallic
            Glacier White
            Ibis White

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            4.7/5

            6 Ratings

            4.0/5

            3 Ratings

            Rating Parameters

            5.0Exterior

            4.7Exterior

            5.0Comfort

            4.7Comfort

            5.0Performance

            4.0Performance

            4.0Fuel Economy

            4.0Fuel Economy

            4.0Value for Money

            4.3Value for Money

            Most Helpful Review

            BMW is a Class apart, Just go for it

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            Which is best audi or bmw or jaguar or mercedes benzor land rover in roads of india

            <p><strong>Exterior</strong> Very nice exterior thanks to space frame asf it is a car that should be first in its segment bmw is sporty but not attractive merc out dated audi a8 does not have toshout loud to get its atttraction.</p> <p><strong>Interior (Features, Space &amp; Comfort)</strong> This car can take the luxury car market easily head out.it is spacious and the rear seats its just phenomanal.its first class.</p> <p><strong>Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox&nbsp;</strong>The engines of the Audi A8 is loaded with direct fuel injection and turbo-charging.&nbsp;The diesel variant of the Audi A8 is loaded with 2967 cc 3.0 TDI quattro engine. The powerful engine of the car pumps out 290 PS of highest power at 4850-6500rpm and 550 Nm of peak torque at 1500-3000 rpm. The powerful engines with the help of six-speed tiptronic transmission reaches&nbsp;0-62 mph mark in 6.1 seconds. Whereas the the higher end Audi A8 4.2L,&nbsp;TFSI petrol variant will take just 5.8 sec. The vehicle can achieve the top speed of 155 mph.&nbsp;In roads of india no need more than this if anyone wants they could go for w12.</p> <p><strong>Ride Quality &amp; Handling</strong> Its very isolated someone people even get headache because of the noisy sounds in india but this car will protect them from happening so.</p> <p><strong>Final Words</strong><strong></strong> Audi India has lifted the covers off its new luxurious sedan,&nbsp;<strong>Audi A8&nbsp;</strong>it s the best car to buy tobuy rolls royce for 3.5crore we can buy audi A8.</p> <p><strong>Areas of improvement</strong> It wouldbe better if its steering wheel is bit more bigger.</p>Styling both exterior and interior,smooth ,rear functionsIts first class no cons

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            3 Series Gran Limousine vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison FAQs

            Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]?
            BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. Hence BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

            Q: Which car between 3 Series Gran Limousine and A8 L [2011-2014] is better in terms of fuel economy?
            For the 330Li M Sport variant, mileage of 3 Series Gran Limousine is 15.39kmpl and for the 3.0 TDI quattro variant, mileage of A8 L [2011-2014] is 15.5kmpl. Thus making A8 L [2011-2014] the most fuel efficient as compared to 3 Series Gran Limousine

            Q: How is the performance of 3 Series Gran Limousine compared to A8 L [2011-2014]?
            For the 330Li M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series Gran Limousine produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the 3.0 TDI quattro variant, 2967 cc Diesel engine of A8 L [2011-2014] produces 247 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.
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