BMW 3 Series LWB vs Mini Countryman

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 3 Series LWB and Mini Countryman. The BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.70 Lakh and Mini Countryman price is Rs. 66.15 Lakh. The BMW 3 Series LWB is available in 1998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel and Mini Countryman is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Countryman provides the mileage of 15.4 kmpl.

3 Series LWB 330Li M Sport vs Countryman JCW All4 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	3 Series LWB	Countryman
Price	Rs. 62.70 Lakh	Rs. 66.15 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1998 cc
Power	255 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 3 Series LWB

330Li M Sport

Rs. 62.70 Lakh

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Mini Countryman

JCW All4

Rs. 66.15 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW 3 Series LWB

330Li M Sport

Mini Countryman

JCW All4

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	296 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250
Mileage	User Reported: 11.5 kmpl	ARAI: 15.4 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	908
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD
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 Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Multilink
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	3 spokes
Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Front Tyres	225 / 45 R18	19
Rear Tyres	255 / 40 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning only
ADAS	Level 1	Level 1
NCAP Rating	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Collision Avoidance and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
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
Hill Descent Control
Differential	Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Driver Side
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Externally Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	16 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	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)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: 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)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
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

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
CNG Fuel Gauge
Total CNG Mode Time
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White Metallic	Legend Grey
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	British Racing Green
	Carbon Black Metallic	Midnight Black
	Arctic Race Blue Metallic

Used Cars in India

272 Used 3-Series

Rs. 2.9 Lakhonwards

108 Used Countryman

Rs. 8.9 Lakhonwards

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3 Series LWB vs Countryman Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series LWB and Mini Countryman?

BMW 3 Series LWB price is Rs. 62.70 Lakh and Mini Countryman price is Rs. 66.15 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series LWB is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 330Li M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series LWB produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the JCW All4 variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of Countryman produces 296 bhp of power and 400 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 3 Series LWB vs Mini Countryman

Length Width Height	4819 mm * 2068 mm * 1441 mm	4447 mm * 1843 mm * 1645 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2692
Kerb Weight (kg)		1735

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5
Bootspace		505 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	54

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders