Comparing the BMW M340i and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW M340i is available at ₹8,499,000, while the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is priced at ₹469,899. On the engine front, the BMW M340i comes with a 2998 cc unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio's 998 cc, producing 374 bhp @ 5800-6500 rpm and 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 13.76 kmpl - ARAI for the BMW M340i versus 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. 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 | — | 12 V standard automotive battery |
| Displacement | 2998 cc | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | xDrive AWD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Mild Hybrid 48V) | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 13.76 kmpl - ARAI | 26 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 3 |
| Power | 374 bhp @ 5800-6500 rpm | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric starter system |
| Torque | 500 Nm @ 1800-5000 rpm | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed M Steptronic) | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 480 Litres | 313 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1260 – 1320 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1695 kg | 810 – 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1442 mm | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2851 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) | Tilt-adjustable steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Manual air conditioning |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Driving Assistant Pro + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - M Sport Seats (Memory) | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Available on select trims |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and rear power windows |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes on Higher trims |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity |
| Sunroof | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-A & USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Supported via SmartPlay system |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - M-aerodynamic body kit | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps + Laserlight | Halogen reflector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Available on selected items |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Droplet Styled |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R19 (front) / 255/35 R19 (rear) | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M-specific ABS | Standard ABS |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - M compound brakes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Standard EBD |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC + M xDrive | Standard ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Available (especially with AMT) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Available on higher trims |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Fire RedArctic Race BlueBlack SapphireTanzanite BlueDravit Grey | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
