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BMW 3-Series vs BMW i4

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3-Series or BMW i4? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3-Series and i4. BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.72.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i Xdrive and BMW i4 Price starts at Rs.72.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for eDrive40 Sport. BMW 3-Series is 6 cylinder, 2998 cc Engine can generate 374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm power whereas BMW i4 can generate 335 bph power. In terms of mileage, 3-Series provides a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model), and i4 has a range of 590 km/charge (base model).

3-Series vs i4

Key HighlightsBMW 3-SeriesBMW i4
PriceRs.72.90 LakhRs.72.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity2998 ccN/A
Power374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm335 bph
Mileage/Range11.86 kmpl590 km/charge
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BMW 3-Series M340i Xdrive car
M340i Xdrive
Rs. 72.90 Lakh
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BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport car
eDrive40 Sport
Rs. 72.50 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
84.28 Lakh
Price Breakup
76.57 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
User Rating
4.6
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
480 Litres
470 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
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Max Power (bhp @rpm)
374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
335 bph
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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Front Suspension
Single-joint Spring Strut Axle
Air Suspension
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Air Suspension
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
225/45 R18
245/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size
255/40 R18
255/45 R 18
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
6.25 meters
Tyre Size Spare
225/40 R19 / 255/35 R19
245/45 R18 & 255/45 R18
Wheels Size
R18
R18

Exterior

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Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Automatic Headlamps
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Instrumentation

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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
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Digital
Speedometer
Analogue - Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

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Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Basic Warranty
3 Years or 10000000 KMS
2 Years or 10000000 KMS
Extended Warranty
7 years or 100000
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Engine & Transmission

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Engine Capacity
2998 cc
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Engine Type
Twin Turbo 6 Cylinder Petrol Engine
Electric Engine
No. of Cylinders
6
Electric Type
No. of valves per cylinder
4
Electric Type
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8 Speed
1 Speed
Power
374 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
335 bph
Torque
500 Nm @1900-5000 rpm
430 Nm
Battery Capacity
1.08 kwh
83.9 kwh
Battery Type
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Lithium-ion
Fast Charging
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Drivetrain
AWD
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
13 kmpl
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Comfort & Convenience

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Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Drive Modes
4
3
Keyless Entry
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Electronically Adjustable Seats
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Glove Box Cooling
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12v Power Outlet
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Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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Adjustable Headrests
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Distance to Empty display
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Navigation System
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Instrument Console
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Safety

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Airbags
6
8
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
NO
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Hill Assist
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Reverse Camera
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Central Locking
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Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
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Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
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Dimensions & Capacity

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Length
4824 mm
4783 mm
Width
1811 mm
2073 mm
Height
1429 mm
1448 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
2856 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
125 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 Litres
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Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 Litres
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Boot Space
480 Litres
470 Litres
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
2050 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan

Pros & Cons

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Pros
  • Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
  • Design looks outstanding
  • Long driving range is a big thumbs up
  • Full of luxury features
  • Cabin quality is supremely fine with lots of soft-touch materi- Expensive as compared to the rivals
Cons
  • Expensive for its size
  • Speculations about the battery replacement costs
  • Only one variant is available
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3-Series and BMW i4

Safety

3-Series comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking. i4 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Transmission

BMW 3-Series comes with AWD and 8 Speed Automatic transmission. And i4 comes with Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 1 Speed Automatic transmission.

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BMW 3-Series and BMW i4 Owner Reviews

  • 3-Series Review
  • i4 Review
    • RK
      Rahul Kumar
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
      Likes (1)
    • AC
      Ajeet Chawla
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.0
      Extremely luxurious cabin. Impressive in every way, the BMW 3 Series has the most powerful engine .
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    • D
      David
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      4.7
      Driving Pleasure, that u can get only in a BMW
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    • K
      Karan
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      5.0
      This car very perfect but spare part very high price.
      Likes (1)
    • DD
      Dr Dhananjay
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW 3-Series
      5.0
      Executive brand and safety features Good experience
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