Comparing the Citroen eC3 X and the BMW 3 Series side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen eC3 X is available at ₹1,199,000, while the BMW 3 Series is priced at ₹5,799,000. On the engine front, the Citroen eC3 X comes with a N/A (Electric Vehicle) unit compared to the BMW 3 Series's 1998 cc, producing 57 HP (42.5 kW) and 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 325 km (MIDC claimed range) for the Citroen eC3 X versus 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI for the BMW 3 Series. 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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| Displacement | N/A (Electric Vehicle) | 1998 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | — | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 325 km (MIDC claimed range) | 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI |
| Number Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 57 HP (42.5 kW) | 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) |
| Starter | — | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Single-Speed Automatic (Direct Drive) | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 29.2 kWh | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 litres | 480 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 142 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1,230 kg | 1535 kg |
| Length Width Height | 3,981 × 1,733 × 1,593 mm | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1435 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2851 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | No — Fixed | Tilt & Telescopic (electronic variable ratio) |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | — | Yes |
| Climate Control | Yes — Manual AC | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | — | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | No | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Free-standing Touchscreen | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | No | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable Orvms | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear Ac Vents | No | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | — | SensaTec Leatherette / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | JBL 6-Speaker | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| Usb Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | No | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (Shine variant) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body Colored Bumpers | — | Yes |
| Drls | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector LED | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| Orvms With Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 225/50 R17 (base) / 225/40 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Dual-tone Alloy | 17-inch / 18-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| Abs | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| Ebd | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program Esp | No | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top variant) | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Tpms Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhitePlatinum GreyCobalt BlueTiger Orange | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireBrooklyn GreyPortimao BlueSan Remo GreenSkyscraper Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
