Compare BMW 3 Series LWB vs Audi A4 vs Audi Q3

3 Series LWB vs A4 vs Q3 Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	-
  High-beam Assist
  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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Anti-theft Alarm
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote

• 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	2 Trips Electronic	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android Auto Support
  Apple Car Play Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	19	10
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
  Air Purifier	-
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
  Cigarette Lighter
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Braking Performance	-	41.6	36.92

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	Cup Holder
  Lumbar / Back Support	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver Only
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Adjustable Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Flat		Flat
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40		60:40

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Painted
  Blinds - Side Window		Rear - Manual
  Blinds - Rear Windshield		Electric
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Plastic	Aluminium
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Hands-Free	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Active
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	LED on front	LED on front, Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	-	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row	Front Only
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Roof rails

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	2	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	50000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable

3 Series LWB vs A4 vs Q3 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	250	241	222
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6.2	7.1	7.3
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	No	Full-time
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	17.4	14.93
  Mileage - User Reported	-	18	12
  E20 Compatibility	E20	E20	E20
  Driving Range (km)	908	941	896
  Engine Start / Stop when Idle	Yes	Yes	Yes
  Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	2.0L I4 TFSI	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	AWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	-	Electromechanical Power Steering	-
  Steering Type	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)	Power-assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6	5.8	5.5
  Suspension - Front	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	McPherson Struts
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	4-Link Axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyre Construction	Run-Flat	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
  Tyres Size - Front	225 / 45 R18	225 / 50 R17	235 / 55 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	255 / 40 R18	225 / 50 R17	235 / 55 R18
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	-	530
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	59	54	62.4
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4819	4762	4482
  Width (mm)	2068	1847	1849
  Height (mm)	1441	1433	1607
  Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2819	2680
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1700
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	5

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3 Series LWB vs A4 vs Q3 User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings 0 Reviews	3.9/5 23 Ratings 9 Reviews	5/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	3.5 Exterior	5 Exterior
	-	3.4 Interior	5 Interior
	-	3.4 Ride Quality	5 Ride Quality