BMW 3 Series LWB vs Lexus ES

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and Lexus ES. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and Lexus ES is available in 2487 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). ES provides the mileage of 22.5 kmpl.

3 Series LWB vs ES Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	ES
Price	Rs. 62.00 Lakh	Rs. 64.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2487 cc
Power	188 bhp	176 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Rs. 62.00 Lakh

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Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

Rs. 64.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Lexus ES

300h Exquisite

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.5L A25A-FXS I4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged, Variable Geometry	Variable Geometry
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery		1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 244.8 Volt, 46.5 kg Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Electric Motor Assist		215 bhp
Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm
Max Motor Performance		118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		22.5View Mileage Details
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		1129
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.6
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Double-wishbone
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	235 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	235 / 45 R18
Tyre Construction	Run-Flat	Radial - Tubeless
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy

Features

Exterior

Safety

Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
ADAS level	1
Lane Departure Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
High-beam Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cigarette Lighter
Cabin Boot Access
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED,LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3
Speakers	16	10
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Steering-mounted controls
Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Wireless Charger
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS Navigation System
AM/FM Radio
AUX Compatibility
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Audio controls & Cup holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Door Ajar Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Analogue

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Sonic Chrome
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Sonic Iridium
	Carbon Black Metallic	Sonic Titanium
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic	Graphite Black Glass Flake
		Sonic Quartz
		Deep Blue Mica

Used Cars in India

400 Used 3-Series

Rs. 2 Lakhonwards

54 Used ES

Rs. 24 Lakhonwards

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3 Series LWB vs ES Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series LWB and Lexus ES?

BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and Lexus ES price is Rs. 64.00 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series LWB is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series LWB compared to ES?

For the 320Ld M Sport variant, 1998 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series LWB produces 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the 300h Exquisite variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of ES produces 176 bhp @ 5700-5200 rpm of power and 221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm of torque.

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BMW 3 Series LWB vs Lexus ES

Length (mm)	4819	4975
Width (mm)	2068	1865
Height (mm)	1441	1445
Ground Clearance (unladen) (mm)		150
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2870
Kerb Weight (kg)		1680

Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace (litres)		454
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	50

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage

Vehicle Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Vehicle Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	100000
Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000