BMW 3 Series LWB vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine price is Rs. 46.05 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

3 Series LWB vs A-Class Limousine Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	A-Class Limousine
Price	Rs. 62.00 Lakh	Rs. 46.05 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1332 cc
Power	188 bhp	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Rs. 62.00 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

200

Rs. 46.05 Lakh

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BMW 3 Series LWB

320Ld M Sport

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

200

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	1.3L M282 Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged, Variable Geometry	Turbocharged
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Top Speed (kmph)		230
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)		15
Idle Start/Stop
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	7.6	8.3
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport 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	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Torsion-Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	205 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18	205 / 55 R17
Tyre Construction	Run-Flat	Radial - Tubeless
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver

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)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
ADAS level	1
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
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
Puncture Repair Kit
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: Dual 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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
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
Cabin Boot Access
12V Power Outlets	2

Lighting

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

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
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Rain-sensing Wipers
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	10.25
Speakers	16	6+
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

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)	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) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
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) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Black with Carbon Fibre Trim, Macchiato Beige / Black with Walnut Wood Trim
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
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	Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Door Ajar Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Cosmos Black
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Mountain Grey
	Carbon Black Metallic	Polar White
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic	Iridium Silver
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic	Spectral Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

3 Ratings

4.7/5

13 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.8Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Nice car

I love these car features, and I'm impressed with this car's safety features. I love it, my driving experience is next Level in this car, car performance is too next level, I love it, I love bmw.

Mercedes review

The look and performance are simply awesome I drove this 1800 which was my best experience and I love it on the other hand I feel that ground clearance must be increased so that it and overall all the best.

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3 Series LWB vs A-Class Limousine Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series LWB and Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine?

BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine price is Rs. 46.05 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 3 Series LWB compared to A-Class Limousine?

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 200 variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of A-Class Limousine produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 3 Series LWB vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

Length (mm)	4819	4558
Width (mm)	2068	1796
Height (mm)	1441	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2729
Kerb Weight (kg)		1450

Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace (litres)		405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	43

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted 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
Alexa Compatibility

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

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