BMW 7 Series vs BMW M3

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 7 Series and BMW M3. The BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore and BMW M3 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The BMW 7 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M3 is available in 2979 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 7 Series provides the mileage of 12.61 kmpl.

7 Series vs M3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series	M3
Price	Rs. 1.82 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2979 cc
Power	375 bhp	444 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

Rs. 1.82 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW M3

Sedan

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 7 Series

740i M Sport

BMW M3

Sedan

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.4
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200 rpm	444 bhp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850 rpm	550 Nm @ 2350 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.61View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Electric Motor
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5391 4671
Width (mm)
1950 1877
Height (mm)
1544 1430
Wheelbase (mm)
2812
Ground Clearance (mm)
140
Kerb Weight (kg)
1595
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
63

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle
Rear Suspension		Five Link Rear Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R20	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	285 / 40 R20	275 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
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)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

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
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Remote Parking with Key

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (backrest bolsters in / out)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Individual	Bench
Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Merino Amarone/Merino Smoke White/Merino Mocha/Merino Black/Merino Tartufo	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

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	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Painted	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

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

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15
Headlights	LED	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	Clear Lens
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	44	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
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 Unlimited
Rear row
Seat Base: Sliding
Electric

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black Metallic	San Marino Blue Metallic
	Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Azurite Black Metallic
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Tanzanite Blue Metallic
	Individual Dravit Grey Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Brooklyn Grey Metallic	Frozen Black Metallic
	Oxide Grey Metallic	Yas Marina Blue Metallic
	Mineral White Metallic	Mineral Grey Metallic
		Smoky Topaz Metallic
		Champagne Quartz Metallic
		Frozen Red Metallic
		Mineral White Metallic
		Sakhir Orange Metallic
		Alpine White
		Austin Yellow Metallic
		Frozen Brilliant White Metallic

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7 Series vs M3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 7 Series and BMW M3?

BMW 7 Series price is Rs. 1.82 Crore and BMW M3 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence BMW M3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of 7 Series compared to M3?

For the 740i M Sport variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 7 Series produces 375 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850 rpm of torque. For the Sedan variant, 2979 cc Petrol engine of M3 produces 444 bhp @ 7000 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 2350 rpm of torque.

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BMW 7 Series vs BMW M3

Length (mm)	5391	4671
Width (mm)	1950	1877
Height (mm)	1544	1430
Wheelbase (mm)		2812
Ground Clearance (mm)		140
Kerb Weight (kg)		1595

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		63

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

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

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