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BMW 3 Series Petrol vs BMW X3 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 17, 2026

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At a glance

	BMW 3 Series Petrol	BMW X3
Ex-showroom price	Rs 2.3 crore	Rs 2.3 crore – Rs 26 crore
Fuel	petrol	diesel
Variants on sale	1	7
Distributor	Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.	Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 17, 2026)

BMW 3 Series Petrol

330i M Sport

रु 2,29,96,000

BMW X3

xDrive20i Luxury Line	रु 25,99,60,000
xDrive 30i Luxury Line	रु 2,60,00,000
xDrive 20d Luxury Line	रु 2,80,00,000
xDrive 30e (Plug-in Hybrid)	रु 3,00,00,000
xDrive30e	रु 2,99,96,000
iX3 Electric	रु 2,30,00,000
iX3 (Battery Electric SUV)	रु 2,29,96,000

Specifications — 3 Series Petrol 330i M Sport vs X3 xDrive 30i Luxury Line

Category	BMW 3 Series Petrol	BMW X3
Battery & Range	Not disclosed officially	Internal combustion petrol SUV, no traction battery range
Motor Power & Drivetrain	Not disclosed officially	2.0‑litre turbo‑petrol engine, AWD xDrive 8‑speed Steptronic Sport automatic gearbox
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Not disclosed officially	Not disclosed officially for Nepal‑spec X3 (As of: 13/07/2026)
Dimensions	Not disclosed officially	Exterior dimensions for Electric X3 not listed (As of: 13/07/2026) Battery‑related weight differences not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Cargo	Not disclosed officially	Boot volume, seat‑folding figures not disclosed officially
Comfort & Interior	Not disclosed officially	Positioned as luxury mid‑size SUV in Nepal Likely leather seats, premium trim in Luxury Line
Infotainment & Convenience	Not disclosed officially	Described as feature‑rich BMW X3; exact Nepal equipment not listed Advanced infotainment expected; specific screen size not disclosed
Safety	Not disclosed officially	BMW X3 known for strong safety globally; Nepal spec not itemized Airbags, ABS, stability control virtually certain but not listed
Design & Exterior	Not disclosed officially	Luxury Line trim with BMW X3 SAV styling Premium exterior, signature kidney grille, LED lighting expected
Sales & Imports	Not disclosed officially	Part of BMW X3 range priced from NPR 2.60 Cr upwards Imported and sold by Laxmi Premium Motors as official BMW Nepal
Value for Money Verdict	Not disclosed officially	Petrol X3 positioned at Rs 2.60 Cr on‑road High cost but offers BMW brand, luxury and AWD
Pros	Not disclosed officially	Refined turbo‑petrol engine with BMW dynamics Luxury Line trim offers premium features and comfort AWD xDrive capability for varied Nepali road conditions
Cons	Not disclosed officially	No official detailed spec sheet found for Nepal High fuel cost versus EV iX3 option Very high purchase price relative to local alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW 3 Series Petrol or BMW X3?

As of July 2026, the BMW 3 Series Petrol starts at Rs 2.3 crore ex-showroom — the same as the BMW X3 at Rs 2.3 crore.

What is the price of the BMW 3 Series Petrol and BMW X3 in Nepal?

The BMW 3 Series Petrol costs Rs 2.3 crore and the BMW X3 costs Rs 2.3 crore to Rs 26 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the BMW 3 Series Petrol or the BMW X3?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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