BMW X1 vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X1 and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]. The BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.50 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] price is Rs. 37.59 Lakh. The BMW X1 is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X1 provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl and 3 Series [2016-2019] provides the mileage of 17.61 kmpl.

X1 vs 3 Series [2016-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X1	3 Series [2016-2019]
Price	Rs. 49.50 Lakh	Rs. 37.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1499 cc	1998 cc
Power	134 bhp	181 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 49.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

320i Prestige

Rs. 37.59 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

320i Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
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BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
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COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	9.2
Engine	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm	181 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm	270 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.35View Mileage Details	17.61View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	834
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4500 4633
Width (mm)
1845 1811
Height (mm)
1630 1429
Wheelbase (mm)
2692 2810
Ground Clearance (mm)
183 158
Kerb Weight (kg)
1560 1585
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
476 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
51 57

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
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)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, 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	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	12	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 Unlimited

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Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Black Sapphire
	M Portimao Blue Metallic	Alpine White
	Storm Bay Metallic
	Space Silver Metallic
	Alpine White

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X1 vs 3 Series [2016-2019] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X1 and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]?

BMW X1 price is Rs. 49.50 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] price is Rs. 37.59 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series [2016-2019] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X1 and 3 Series [2016-2019] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the sDrive18i M Sport variant, mileage of X1 is 16.35kmpl and for the 320i Prestige variant, mileage of 3 Series [2016-2019] is 17.61kmpl. Thus making 3 Series [2016-2019] the most fuel efficient as compared to X1

Q: How is the performance of X1 compared to 3 Series [2016-2019]?

For the sDrive18i M Sport variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 produces 134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm of power and 230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm of torque. For the 320i Prestige variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series [2016-2019] produces 181 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 1350 rpm of torque.

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BMW X1 vs BMW 3 Series [2016-2019]

Length (mm)	4500	4633
Width (mm)	1845	1811
Height (mm)	1630	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2692	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)	183	158
Kerb Weight (kg)	1560	1585

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	476	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	51	57

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited