Audi A8 L VS BMW 3 Series Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
First time buyer comparing Audi A8 L and BMW 3 Series? Start with your budget, then check mileage since it affects every month's fuel bill, and then see which features you actually need. This page covers all three.
Key Highlights
| Specification | Audi A8 L | BMW 3 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹Rs. 1.48 Crore | ₹72.85 Lakh |
| Engine | 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 2998 cc |
| Max Power | 344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpmn | 374bhp@5500-6500rpm |
| Fuel Type | Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 12.5 kmpl | 13.02 kmpl |
| Seating Capacity | 4 Seats and 2 Rows Seater | 5 Seater |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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Audi A8 L · Celebration Edition
Rs. 1.48 Crore
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹242,916/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
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BMW 3 Series · M340i 50 Jahre Edition
72.85 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹119,570/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
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Engine & Transmission
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| Engine | 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 2998 cc |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV | 6 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder |
| Fuel Type | Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) | Petrol |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 12.5 | 13.02 kmpl |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpmn | 374bhp@5500-6500rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm | 500Nm@1900-5000rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS VI 2.0 |
| Idle Start/Stop | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic |
| Regenerative Braking | No | — |
| Pure Electric Driving Mode | No | — |
Dimensions
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| Length *Width *Height | 5320 mm * 1945 mm * 1488 mm | 4709 mm × 1827 mm × 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3128 | 2651 mm |
Capacity
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| Seating Capacity | 4 Seats and 2 Rows | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 | 59 Litres |
Suspension & Tyres
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| Front Suspension | Predictive Active Air Suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Predictive Active Air Suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Steering | Power assisted (Electric) steering | Yes |
| Tyres | Radial - Tubeless Tyres | F225/40R19, R255/35R19 Run flat Radial |
| Front Brake Type | — | ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | — | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Wheel & Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.45 | — |
| Front Tyres | 255 / 45 R19 | — |
| Rear Tyres | 255 / 45 R19 | — |
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | — |
Motor & Battery
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| Regenerative Braking | No | — |
Exterior
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| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Spoiler | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Body-coloured Bumpers | Yes | — |
| Rub-strips | Chrome Finish | — |
| Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna | — |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Taillights | LED | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | Yes |
| Fog Lights | LED - Front & LED - Rear | Yes |
Safety
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| ADAS | — | Blind Spot Monitor |
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | global ncap safety rating: 5 Star |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 6 |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | — |
| Blind Spot Detection | No | — |
| High-beam Assist | Yes | — |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | — |
| Second Row Middle Seat Safety | No | — |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | Yes | Yes |
| Puncture Repair Kit | No | — |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | — |
Comfort
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| Air Conditioner | Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars) | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Assist | 360 Degree Camera | 360° Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | Electric Tilt & Telescopic | Powered Adjustment |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | — | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | — | ECO | CITY | SPORT |
| Charging Ports | 2 x 12V Power Outlets | Yes |
| Electronic Parking Brake | Auto Hold | — |
Braking
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| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | — | Yes |
Security
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| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Keyless | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
Windows & Mirrors
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| Power Windows | Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down | Front & Rear |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs | — |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
Entertainment
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| Infotainment Screen | Touch-screen Display | Yes |
| Audio System | 23 Speakers | 16 Front & Rear |
| AM/FM Radio | Yes | — |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | — |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone Calls & Audio Streaming | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| GPS Navigation System | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Seats & Upholstery
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| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leatherette |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 16 way electrically adjustable with 2 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, shoulder support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back) | Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 16 way electrically adjustable with 2 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, shoulder support: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back) | — |
| Ventilated Seats | All | — |
| Split Rear Seat | — | 40:20:40 Split |
Instrumentation
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| Trip Meter | 2 Trips Electronic | — |
| Trip Meter | 2 Trips Electronic | — |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | — |
Manufacturer Warranty
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| Vehicle Warranty | 2 Years / Unlimited Km | — |
Colours
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| Available Colours | — | Tanzanite Blue Metallic Dravit Grey Metallic |
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Celebration Edition
1.48 Crore
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹2,429/mo · 20% down · 5yr
12.5
automatic
Petrol
Key Features
- Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- Ventilated Seats
- CarPlay / Android Auto
- Push Button Start
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M340i 50 Jahre Edition
72.85 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹1.20L/mo · 20% down · 5yr
13.02 kmpl
automatic
Petrol
Key Features
- Sunroof
- ADAS
- 6 Airbags
- Wireless Charger
- CarPlay / Android Auto
BMW 3 Series comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 8 | Automatic | 1 | 9 / Automatic | 9 / Automatic | Automatic |
| Engine | 2998 cc | 1998 cc | - | 1496 cc - 1993 cc | 1999 cc - 1993 cc | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Electric | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Max Power | 374 bhp - 368.78 bhp | 255 bhp | 335.25 bhp | 201.15 bhp - 197.13 bhp | 201 bhp - 194 bhp | 221.26 bhp - 268.20 bhp |
| Mileage | 13.02 kmpl | 15.7 kmpl | - | 15 - 23 kmpl | 12 - 15 kmpl | - |
| Boot Space | 480 Litres | - | 470 Litres | 455 Litres | - | 405 Litres |
| Airbags | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
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