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BMW X3 vs Toyota Fortuner in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing xDrive20i Luxury Line vs MT variants
The short answer

Toyota Fortuner costs रु 37,96,000 less ex-showroom. Fortuner has 17.4 PS more power.

Choose the BMW X3 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The xDrive20i is the entry point into the X3 lineup in Nepal, offering a refined petrol experience for buyers who prioritize the BMW badge and interior quality over raw performance.

Pros
Exquisite interior material quality and fit/finish
Excellent handling characteristics for a mid-size SUV
Balanced ride quality with the 19-inch wheel setup
Cons
Power output feels modest for a luxury vehicle at this price point
Lacks 360-degree camera which is standard on cheaper rivals
High Nepal import taxes make it significantly more expensive than India
As of 10 Sept 2026
Choose the Toyota Fortuner if
Toyota Fortuner costs रु 37,96,000 less ex-showroom.Fortuner has 17.4 PS more power.

The manual Fortuner offers unmatched reliability and rugged 4WD capability for Nepal's terrain, though the price is steep for a vehicle lacking a sunroof and ADAS.

Pros
Proven 2.8L diesel engine with high torque
Exceptional resale value in the Nepali market
Genuine 4WD hardware for off-road use
Cons
Prohibitively high price due to import taxes
Lacks modern tech features like 360-degree camera
Heavy steering at low speeds compared to monocoque rivals
As of 05 Sept 2026
18 rows compared
BMW X3 price in Nepal
BMW
रु 2,59,96,000
Toyota Fortuner price in Nepal
Toyota
रु 2,22,00,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,59,96,000
रु 2,22,00,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 2,59,96,000 – रु 3,00,00,000
रु 2,22,00,000 – रु 2,83,00,000
Variants on sale
5
4
Fuel
petrol
diesel
Distributor
Laxmi Premium Motors Pvt. Ltd.
United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
2 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
1,998 cc
2,755 cc
Max power
184 bhp (186.6 PS)
204 PS+17.4 PS
Max torque
300 Nm
420 Nm+120 Nm
Transmission
automatic
manual
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
4,708 mm
4,795 mm
Width
1,891 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,676 mm
1,835 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
225 mm
Boot space
Not disclosed
296 litres
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
7
49Better
Service centres
1
45Better
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·sunroof_type: Panoramic glass sunroof
·Three-zone automatic climate control
·Ambient lighting with 6 selectable light designs
·Leather Vernasca upholstery
As of 10 Sept 2026
·Dual-zone automatic climate control
·Leather-accented seats with power adjustment for driver and passenger
·Cooled glovebox
·Sunroof: None
As of 05 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·infotainment_size_in: 12.3-inch touchscreen with BMW Live Cockpit Professional
·Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
·parking_brake_type: Electronic Parking Brake
·auto_hold: Automatic Hold function included
As of 10 Sept 2026
·8-inch touchscreen display
·Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
·6-speaker audio system
·Parking brake: Manual lever
·Auto hold: Not available on manual variant
As of 05 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: 6 airbags including head airbags for front/rear
·camera_360: Rear-view camera with Park Distance Control
·adas_level: Not disclosed officially (As of: 10/09/2024)
·Attentiveness Assistant and Cornering Brake Control
As of 10 Sept 2026
·7 SRS Airbags including driver knee airbag
·Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
·ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
·Camera: Rear-view camera with sensors
·ADAS: Not available
As of 05 Sept 2026
Design & Exterior
·Adaptive LED Headlights with matrix function
·19-inch light alloy wheels
·Luxury Line specific chrome exterior trim
As of 10 Sept 2026
·Bi-Beam LED Headlamps with LED DRLs
·17-inch alloy wheels
·Chrome-finished door handles and window line
As of 05 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) to Nepal
·Available at Laxmi Premium Motors showroom, Tinkune
As of 10 Sept 2026
·Imported as CBU from Thailand/Indonesia
·Sold through United Traders Syndicate network in Nepal
As of 05 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

BMW X3
Toyota Fortuner

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 2,59,96,000
रु 2,22,00,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 27,500
≈ रु 50,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 10,745
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,60,34,245
≈ रु 2,22,61,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 3,12,544 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 2,66,905 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Our verdict

On our data the Toyota Fortuner is the stronger buy: it is रु 37,96,000 cheaper ex-showroom (17.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power.

Choose the Toyota Fortuner if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 44 more service centres in Nepal (45 vs 1); 17.4 PS more power; 120 Nm more torque.

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
BMW: 7 showrooms, 1 service centre · Toyota: 49 showrooms, 45 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

BMW X3 vs Toyota Fortuner — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW X3 or Toyota Fortuner?

As of September 2026, the Toyota Fortuner starts at Rs 2.22 crore ex-showroom — Rs 37.96 lakh less than the BMW X3 at Rs 2.6 crore.

What is the price of the BMW X3 and Toyota Fortuner in Nepal?

The BMW X3 costs Rs 2.6 crore to Rs 3 crore and the Toyota Fortuner costs Rs 2.22 crore to Rs 2.83 crore (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the BMW X3 or the Toyota Fortuner?

On our data the Toyota Fortuner is the stronger buy: it is रु 37,96,000 cheaper ex-showroom (17.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power. Take the Toyota Fortuner if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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