Comparing the BMW 3 Series and the Tata Tigor EV 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 Tigor EV is priced at ₹1,249,000. 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 | — | 26 kWh High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry utilizing Ziptron liquid-cooled IP67 weather-sealing |
| Displacement | 1998 cc | — |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 1-Speed Single-Stage Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) | 55 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 170 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 26 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 59 minutes (SOC 10% to 80% from DC Fast Charge) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II charging standard nose ports |
| Range | — | 315 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via dashboard selectors |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 480 Litres | 316 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1590 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm | 172 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1535 kg | 1235 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1435 mm | 3993 mm,1677 mm,1532 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2851 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electronic variable ratio) | Electrically power-assisted steering with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night adjustable inner rearview mirror layout |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking with speed-dependent auto latching |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) standard across variants |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | Crisp digital instrument console display with EV blue accents |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control | Integrated cruise control tracking buttons on the steering wheel |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver (top) | Height-adjustable driver seat with manual recline angles |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 17.78 cm (7-inch) Touchscreen Infotainment unit by HARMAN featuring wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart proximity fob key access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electric power window controls standard across front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Fold-out rear seat center armrest included starting from the XT variant trim |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec Leatherette / Merino Leather (top) | Premium full fabric seating surfaces on standard trims; premium leatherette seating options on higher trims |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) | 4 Speakers and 4 Tweeters sonic configuration by HARMAN |
| Sunroof | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Front-mounted USB data charging port |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Multi-lingual voice assistant integration handling baseline media commands |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated body-colored bumpers with localized signature teal blue trim highlights |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated horizontal LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front fog lamps integrated into the front bumper assembly |
| Headlight | LED Adaptive Headlamps | Dual-chamber automatic projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and power-folding Outside Rear View Mirrors finished in contrast piano black with built-in side turn blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Skips rear wiper; features an integrated glass heating defogger grid |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Crystal Inspired LED tail lamp |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R17 (base) / 225/40 R18 (top) | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 18-inch M Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 standard front safety Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Baseline hydraulic brake assistant matrix |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control logic |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard rear seat structural safety anchors |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Reverse parking camera array with guided dynamic lines display. |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireBrooklyn GreyPortimao BlueSan Remo GreenSkyscraper Grey | Signature Teal BlueDaytona GreyMagnetic Red |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
