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BMW 3 Series vs Lexus ES 350h

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW 3 Series
Lexus ES 350h

BMW

3 Series

Last listed ₹77.1 Lakh

No longer sold in India

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Lexus

ES 350h

From ₹66.1 Lakh

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BMW 3 SeriesM340i xDrive · ₹77.1 Lakh
Lexus ES 350hES 350h Exquisite · ₹66.1 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 3 Series: ₹77.1 Lakh ES 350h: ₹66.1 Lakh (ahead) ES 350h ₹11.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags 3 Series: 6 airbags ES 350h: 10 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage 3 Series: 13.02 kmpl ES 350h: 22.37 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power 3 Series: 374 bhp (ahead) ES 350h: 244 hp Different engines
Boot 3 Series: 480 litres (ahead) ES 350h: 454 litres
Versions 3 Series: 1 ES 350h: 2 (ahead) Only 3 Series: petrol, automatic

Pick the 3 Series for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the ES 350h for the lower price, more airbags, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹77.1 Lakh
₹66.1 Lakh
On-road in
₹88.09 Lakh
₹75.54 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,47,997 a month
₹1,26,918 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Hybrid, automatic
Power
374 bhp
244 hp
Torque
500 Nm
270 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
13.02 kmpl
22.37 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5
Fuel Type
Petrol
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric)
Emission Norm
Not listed
BS VI

Engine & Performance

Engine
B58 Turbocharged Inline-6, 2998 cc
2487 cc, 4-cylinder (2AR-FXE), Strong Hybrid
Turbocharger
Single Twin-Scroll Turbo
Not listed
0-100 kmph
4.4 seconds
Not listed
Top Speed
253 kmph
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 Litres
50 litres
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
E-CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
xDrive AWD
FWD (see Source Notes)
Drive Modes
4 Selectable Modes
Not listed
Hybrid Type
Not listed
Strong (self-charging) hybrid

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-link
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Double Wishbone
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc, M Sport Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc, M Sport Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Wheel Size
19-inch Alloy
Not listed
Tyre Size
225/40 R19 (Front), 255/35 R19 (Rear), Run-Flat
Not listed
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.9 m
Wheel/Tyre Size
Not listed
235/45 R18, Tubeless Radial

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4709 mm
Not listed
Width
1827 mm
Not listed
Height
1442 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2651 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
130 mm (unladen)
India-specification ES 350h has a 20mm increase over the global model (exact mm figure not independently confirmed)
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
480 Litres
454 litres

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
10
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 37.1/38, child occupant 42.8/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Not tested in this form. The previous-generation ES 300h scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2018). That rating has since expired.
Safety Features
ABS, Brake Assist, Traction Control, ESC, TPMS, Engine Immobilizer, ISOFIX Mounts, Anti-Theft Alarm
Not listed
Driver Assistance
Head-Up Display
Not listed
ABS
Not listed
Yes, with Brake Assist
ADAS Features
Not listed
Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking Assist
ISOFIX Mounts
Not listed
Yes
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Yes

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
14.9-inch, BMW Operating System 8.0
12.3-inch
Instrument Cluster
Digital, iDrive with Touch and Handwriting Recognition
Not listed
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, OTA Updates, Remote App Control
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Charging
Sound System
Harman Kardon Surround Sound, 16 Speakers
17-speaker Mark Levinson premium audio with subwoofer
Seat Upholstery
Leather, Sport Seats with Power Adjustment and Memory
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic with Rear AC Vents
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not listed
7-inch TFT
Upholstery
Not listed
Semi-Aniline Leather

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight Type
Adaptive LED with LED DRLs
Not listed
Fog Lamps
LED
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Sunroof
Not listed
Wipers
Rain-Sensing
Not listed
Body Kit
M Aerodynamics Package
Not listed
Exhaust
M Sport Exhaust
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED, 3-Eye Bi-Beam with auto-leveling
Taillamps
Not listed
LED
DRLs
Not listed
LED
Sunroof
Not listed
Dual-pane panoramic

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Tanzanite Blue Metallic, Dravit Grey Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Fire Red, Arctic Race Blue
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper, Graphite Black, Sou (6 exterior colours); Hazel and White (2 interior themes)
Warranty
2 Years (standard BMW India warranty)
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Not listed
8 years or 200,000 km, covering vehicle and hybrid battery; 5 years roadside assistance included

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹77.1 Lakh
₹66.1 Lakh – ₹71.8 Lakh
Colours
Not listed
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the 3 Series sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹77.1 Lakh.

Only the ES 350h sells a hybrid, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹66.1 Lakh.

On-road price by city

3 Series M340i xDrive against ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite

City3 SeriesES 350hGap
Mumbai₹90.4 Lakh₹77.52 LakhES 350h ₹12.88 lakh less
Pune₹90.4 Lakh₹77.52 LakhES 350h ₹12.88 lakh less
New Delhi₹88.09 Lakh₹75.54 LakhES 350h ₹12.55 lakh less
Bengaluru₹94.27 Lakh₹80.84 LakhES 350h ₹13.43 lakh less
Chennai₹95.82 Lakh₹82.17 LakhES 350h ₹13.65 lakh less
Hyderabad₹96.62 Lakh₹82.86 LakhES 350h ₹13.76 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹85 Lakh₹72.9 LakhES 350h ₹12.11 lakh less
Kolkata₹88.09 Lakh₹75.54 LakhES 350h ₹12.55 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 3 Series or the ES 350h?

The ES 350h, by ₹11.00 lakh on the versions compared here: 3 Series M340i xDrive at ₹77.1 Lakh against ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite at ₹66.1 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹88.09 Lakh against ₹75.54 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The ES 350h claims 22.37 kmpl against 13.02 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The 3 Series: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The ES 350h: not tested in this form; the previous-generation ES 300h scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2018, since expired). The 3 Series has 6 airbags and the ES 350h 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The 3 Series M340i xDrive makes 374 bhp and 500 Nm and the ES 350h ES 350h Exquisite makes 244 hp and 270 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,47,997 a month for the 3 Series and ₹1,26,918 for the ES 350h, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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