BMW 3 Series Overview

The BMW 3 Series in India is the long wheelbase Gran Limousine. The extra length feeds rear legroom, so it appeals to owners who are driven as often as they drive. Three engines span the range, from a petrol four to a six cylinder M car. Five variants cover petrol, diesel and performance buyers. It rivals the Mercedes C Class and the Audi A4 in this class.

The core pair is the 330Li petrol and the 320Ld diesel. Both are 2.0 litre fours driving the rear wheels through an eight speed automatic. The petrol makes 255 bhp and the diesel 188 bhp with 400 Nm. The diesel pulls harder low down while the petrol revs more freely. Compare the three engines on the spec sheet to see the split.

At the top sits the M340i xDrive, a different sort of 3 Series. It uses a 3.0 litre inline six making 369 bhp and adds all wheel drive. This is the enthusiast pick, tuned for pace rather than rear seat calm. It alone lifts the range ceiling well above the four cylinder cars.

Prices open at ₹60.60 Lakh for the 330Li 50 Jahre Edition and reach ₹77.10 Lakh for the M340i. The 50 Jahre car is a petrol special edition, not a stripped base model. The 2961 mm wheelbase is the headline number for chauffeur driven owners. The 480 litre boot copes with airport runs. Line up the five variants on price to find your place in the range.

Most buyers here treat the 3 Series as a rear seat sedan first. The long body and quiet cabin suit that use well. Anyone after the driving side alone will lean towards the M340i instead.