BMW X1 LWB vs BMW X3

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X1 LWB and BMW X3. The BMW X1 LWB price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 69.90 Lakh. The BMW X1 LWB is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X3 is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X1 LWB provides the mileage of 15.5 kmpl and X3 provides the mileage of 13.38 kmpl.

X1 LWB sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT) vs X3 xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X1 LWB	X3
Price	Rs. 49.90 Lakh	Rs. 69.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1499 cc	1998 cc
Power	154 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X1 LWB

sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT)

Rs. 49.90 Lakh

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BMW X3

xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic

Rs. 69.90 Lakh

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BMW X1 LWB

sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT)

BMW X3

xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	154 bhp @ 4900-6000 rpm	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	230 Nm @ 1500-4600 rpm	310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 9.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	206
Mileage	ARAI: 15.5 kmpl	ARAI: 13.38 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension		Five-link Axle
Advanced Suspension Features
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	245 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	245 / 50 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only & Pedestrian Detection	Warning only
ADAS		Level 3
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
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
Child Seat Anchor Points
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

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

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Boot Lamp	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Yes (6)
Puddle Lamps		2

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
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock		Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Power Windows		Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade		Rear Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.7" Touch-screen Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	12 Harman Kardon Speakers (205W)	15 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Massage Seats
Interior		Dual Tone (Black, Canberra Beige / Black)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	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	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Mineral White	Alpine White
	Skyscraper Grey	Black Sapphire
	Carbon Black	Tanzanite Blue
	Night Dusk Blue	Dune Grey

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.6/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.3Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.8Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance
	5.0Value for Money	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Perfect drive of your life

I have been driving this car for past 2 months, i never felt this much control over my car. Its like you are part of it. Speed transmission is perfect, without any lag

BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport

I like BMW very much, the way it drifts and the smoothness it has. I really like it very much, its mileage is also good in diesel and its safety is also awesome, and its technology is also good.

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X1 LWB vs X3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X1 LWB and BMW X3?

BMW X1 LWB price is Rs. 49.90 Lakh and BMW X3 price is Rs. 69.90 Lakh. Hence BMW X1 LWB is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X1 LWB and X3 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT) variant, mileage of X1 LWB is 15.5kmpl and for the xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic variant, mileage of X3 is 13.38kmpl. Thus making X1 LWB the most fuel efficient as compared to X3

Q: How is the performance of X1 LWB compared to X3?

For the sDrive18Li M Sport Petrol Turbo Automatic (DCT) variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 LWB produces 154 bhp @ 4900-6000 rpm of power and 230 Nm @ 1500-4600 rpm of torque. For the xDrive20 Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm of torque.

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BMW X1 LWB vs BMW X3

Length Width Height	4616 mm * 2104 mm * 1641 mm	4755 mm * 1920 mm * 1660 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2800	2865

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	540 L (measured up to the roof) – 1700 L (rear seats folded)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	54	68

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

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Live Traffic Updates On App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Digital Key

Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders