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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine 330Li Luxury Line

BMW
3 Series Gran Limousine
330Li Luxury Line

₹ 54.48 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 110464

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Polo
Trendline 1.0L MPI

₹ 6.49 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 13161

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Engine & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Top Speed	250	-
Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6.2	-
Mileage - ARAI Reported	15.3	17.7
Driving Range (km)	903	799
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	1.0L MPI
Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	75 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm	95 Nm @ 2950 rpm
Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	No
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6


Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius	6	4.9
Suspension - Front	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
Suspension - Rear	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Semi-independent Trailing Arm
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Tyres Size - Front	225 / 50 R17	175 / 70 R14
Tyres Size - Rear	225 / 50 R17	175 / 70 R14
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel


Size, Weight, & Dimensions
Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	480	280
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	59	45
Passenger Capacity	5	5
Length (mm)	4819	3971
Width (mm)	1827	1682
Height (mm)	1441	1469
Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2469
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	168
Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1015
No of Seating Rows	2	2
No of Doors	4	5


Safety
NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Seat Belt Warning
Child Lock
Anchor Points for Child Seat
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Anti theft Engine immobilizer
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Flashing Emergency Brake Light
Central Locking	Keyless	With Key


Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators
Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
Real Time Mileage
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Low Fuel Warning
Door Not Closed Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Active Gear Display
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Gear Shift Indicator
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Parking Assist
Clock	Digital	Digital
Headlights On Reminder
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue


Music and Infotainment
Integrated Music System
Infotainment Display
Voice Command Support
Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Steering Mounted Controls
Wireless Charger
GPS & Navigation
Speakers
FM Radio
Bluetooth Connectivity
USB / Pen-Drive Support
Aux Support
Internal Hard-disk
MP3 Playback


Comfort & Convenience
Push Button Start / Stop
Cruise Control Driving Mode
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Manual)
Heater
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver	Manual - Internal Only
12V Power Outlets
Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat


Braking & Traction
Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Drum
ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control
Hill Hold Assist
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)


Seats
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Armrest for Rear Seat
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat


Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
Window Control: One Touch -Down
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Glass Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Plastic
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release


Head & Tail Lights
Headlights	LED	Halogen
Automatic Head Lights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Cornering Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps	LED,Halogen	Halogen on rear
Tail Light	LED	Halogen


Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Steering
Interior Colour(s)	Fine-Wood Trim Oak Grain	Black & Grey
Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front
Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Storage in Driver Armrest
Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Pockets in Front Seat-back
Lights on Vanity Mirrors
Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
Sunglass Holder


Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Roof Mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Coloured Bumpers


Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	4
Warranty (Max Kilometres)	40000	100000
Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)


Rear row
Seat Adjustment	2 Way	2 Way

Compare BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Volkswagen Polo on basis of price, offers, detailed tech specs & other features. The price of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine 330Li Luxury Line and Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1.0L MPI is ₹ 54.48 Lakh and ₹ 6.49 Lakh respectively.The claimed mileage for BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine 330Li Luxury Line is 15.3 kmpl. The claimed mileage for Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1.0L MPI is 17.7 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine 330Li Luxury Line is powered by 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine. Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1.0L MPI is powered by 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

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