Comparing the BMW 3 Series and the Tata Curvv 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 Curvv is priced at ₹969,988. On the engine front, the BMW 3 Series comes with a 1998 cc unit compared to the Tata Curvv's 1199 cc, producing 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) and 88.2 KW @ 5500 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI for the BMW 3 Series versus 15 kmpl for the Tata Curvv. 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 | 44 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 6-Speed Manual |
| Mileage | 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI | 15 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) | 88.2 KW @ 5500 RPM |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 480 Litres | 500 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1,710 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1535 kg | 1,315 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1435 mm | 4308 mm, 1810 mm, 1630 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2851 mm | 2560 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electronic variable ratio) | 4-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt and Telescopic adjustments |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with capacitive touch panel adjustments |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver (top) | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Passive Keyless Entry with Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Standard power adjustment and motorized folding functions |
| Power Windows | Yes | All four power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Smart proximity Engine Start/Stop push-button configuration |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents with separate air direction blades |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Equipped centrally with dual cup holder provisions |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec Leatherette / Merino Leather (top) | Premium tailored dual-tone burgundy or deep black leatherette styling themes |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array |
| Sunroof | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with electronic anti-pinch protection |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Front dual ports (including a high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C terminal) along with rear Type-A and Type-C charging slots |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | ulti-lingual smart voice assist interpreting direct vehicle controls for the climate, panoramic sunroof, and audio media |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Sculpted bumpers accented by premium high-gloss black structural lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential directional indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation pathways |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors carrying integrated wide LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Windscreen defogger grid line network included |
| Roof Rails | — | Flush aerodynamic style roof strips |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with geometric light animation arrays |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 (base) / 225/40 R18 (top) | 215/65 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 18-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy/Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Advanced Electronic Brake Pre-fill safety architecture |
| 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 High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front and rear parking radar sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireBrooklyn GreyPortimao BlueSan Remo GreenSkyscraper Grey | Gold EssenceFlame RedPristine WhiteOpera BlueDaytona GreyNitro CrimsonPure GreyCARBON BLACK #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
