Bmw 3 Series vs Mercedes Benz A Class Hatchback

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BMW 3 Series

Bmw 3 Series

M340i xDrive 3.0 Petrol

75.40 lakh

Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback

Mercedes Benz A Class Hatchback

AMG A45s Aero Track Edition

87.00 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
N/A

Number of Cylinders

6
N/A

Engine Displacement

2998 cc
1991 cc

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Max Engine Power

374hp @5500-6500
421 hp at 6750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

500Nm @1900-5000
500 Nm at 5000 - 5250 rpm

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

8
8

Lockable Differential/s

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

59 litres
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

Official Fuel Economy

13.02 kmpl
–

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
N/A

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-100kph

4.36 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

2.86 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

3.34 s
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
–

Steering Adjust type

Electric
–

Turning Radius

6 m
5.75 m

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
–

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
–

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Wheels

Alloys
–

Wheel Size

19 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/40 R19
245/35 R19

Rear Tyre Size

255/35 R19
245/35 R19

Spare Wheel

N/A
–

Dimensions

Length

4713 mm
4453 mm

Width

1827 mm
1992 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1440 mm
1414 mm

Wheelbase

2851 mm
2729 mm

Doors

4
5

Ground Clearance

130 mm
–

Kerb Weight

1670 kg
1680 kg

Boot Capacity

480 litres
370 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

Cabin Boot Access

–

12 Volt Port

Interior Lamps

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Door Pockets

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital

Cooled Storage

–

Cup Holders

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

–

Climate Control

3-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Glove Box

–

Safety

Airbags

6

Door Ajar Warning

–

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Seat Belt Warning

Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
–

Parking Camera

Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

High Beam Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

LED headlamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Rub Strips

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

–

Front Fog Lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Alcantara

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Ventilated Seats

–

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Speakers

16

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

14.9 Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

–

Apple CarPlay

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Second Row USB port

–

Branded Music System

–

Front USB port

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

SOS Button

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–