Comparing the BMW 3 Series and the Tata Altroz side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 3 Series is available at ₹5,799,000, while the Tata Altroz is priced at ₹629,989. On the engine front, the BMW 3 Series comes with a 1998 cc unit compared to the Tata Altroz's 1199 cc, producing 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) and 88 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI for the BMW 3 Series versus 19.33 kmpl for the Tata Altroz. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 12V Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 1998 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-Speed Manual/AMT, 6-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI | 19.33 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) | 88 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 480 Litres | 345 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1,461 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1535 kg | 1,036 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1435 mm | 3990 mm, 1755 mm, 1523 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2851 mm | 2501 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electronic variable ratio) | Smart Digital Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless entry with perimeter anti-theft alert systems |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | ClimaTouch Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with specialized 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 10.16 cm digital read-out up to a premium 17.78 cm (7-inch) color TFT digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver (top) | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | UltraView 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart proximity entry with Passive Entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with one-shot auto up/down on the driver side |
| Push Start | Yes | Passive Start (PEPS) push button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec Leatherette / Merino Leather (top) | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette theme |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) | 8-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection available on 'S' designated variants |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Front dual ports (including 65W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging outlets |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Advanced Voice Assist interpretation supporting direct vehicle controls for climate, audio, and sunroof functionality |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with status display indicators |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated high-intensity LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with built-in cornering light illumination functions |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | Luminate LED Projector Headlamps with automatic auto-on functionality |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding Piano Black side mirrors with integrated LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Equipped with a rear wiper, washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Infinity Connected LED Tail Lamps with end-to-end light signatures |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 (base) / 225/40 R18 (top) | 185/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 18-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Proximity warning radar standard |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireBrooklyn GreyPortimao BlueSan Remo GreenSkyscraper Grey | Pristine WhitePure GreyRoyal BlueEmber GlowDune Glow |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
