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