Comparing the Tata Harrier 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 Tata Harrier is available at ₹1,289,000, while the BMW 3 Series is priced at ₹5,799,000. On the engine front, the Tata Harrier comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the BMW 3 Series's 1998 cc, producing 170 PS @ 5000 rpm and 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.80 kmpl for the Tata Harrier 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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| Battery | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery | — |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Hyperion Petrol | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 l | 59 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 16.80 kmpl | 16.84 kmpl (320d) / 15.39 kmpl (330i) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm | 255 bhp (330i M Sport) / 190 bhp (320d) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 280 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm | 400 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 445 l | 480 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2075 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 142 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 1535 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4605 x 1922 x 1718 mm | 4709 mm / 1827 mm / 1435 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2741mm | 2851 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic (electronic variable ratio) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with voice command integration | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 36.9 cm Cinematic Infotainment Screen by Harman™ powered by Samsung Neo QLED | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down functionality on the driver's layout | Yes |
| Push Start | Proximity Smart Key with Engine Start/Stop push-button logic | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Pillar-mounted or console-mounted dedicated rear ventilation ports | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Central rear armrest carrying dual integrated cup holder mounts | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium perforated dual-tone or monochromatic leatherette upholstery layouts | SensaTec Leatherette / Merino Leather (top) |
| Sound System | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient mood light borders | Electric Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple high-output ports (including front 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with rear Type-A and Type-C sockets | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct controls for climate, sunroof, and media operations | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Integrated rugged bumpers accented by deep wheel-arch lower body cladding | Yes |
| DRLs | End-to-end connected front LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated sequential turning signals | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination logic | Yes |
| Headlight | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED indicators and puddle projection lamps | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Standard rear windscreen wiper, integrated washer jet, and defogger lines | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Roof Rails | Sporty, aerodynamic integrated roof strips | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-width Connected LED Tail Lamps with dynamic animation tracking | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 225/50 R17 (base) / 225/40 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 17-inch / 18-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Outboard rear seat anchors standard | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front and rear parking radar sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System active display | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pure GreyDaytona GreyFearless RedPristine WhiteSeaweed GreenSunlit Yellow#DARKRed #DARKNitro Crimson | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireBrooklyn GreyPortimao BlueSan Remo GreenSkyscraper Grey |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
