BMW 3 Series LWB vs Lexus ES 350h (2026)
BMW 3 Series LWB (₹62.70 Lakh – ₹77.10 Lakh) and Lexus ES 350h (₹66.10 Lakh – ₹71.80 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW 3 Series LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹3.40 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h.
- The BMW 3 Series LWB is the more powerful car, with 369 bhp against 241 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW 3 Series LWB in short
The 3 Series Long Wheelbase is India's sports-sedan benchmark stretched for the back seat: a 2,961 mm wheelbase exclusive to markets like India, priced ₹62.70–77.10 lakh. The volume cars are the 258 PS 330Li petrol and 190 PS 320Ld diesel, and the range tops out with the 374 PS six-cylinder M340i xDrive — the quickest sedan built in India. It fights the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4, both of which run standard wheelbases.
Full 3 Series LWB prices & variants →Lexus ES 350h in short
The all-new ES launched in India in July 2026, and the ES 350h remains what the ES has always been: the strong-hybrid luxury sedan nobody else builds. Two variants — Exquisite at ₹66.10 lakh and Luxury at ₹71.80 lakh, per Lexus India's official price list — carry a 244 hp 2.5L petrol strong hybrid with an e-CVT, promising diesel-beating efficiency with none of the diesel. Rivals are the Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series LWB, neither of which offers a strong hybrid; the ES's pitch is Toyota-group hybrid reliability wrapped in Lexus luxury.
Full ES 350h prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: 3 Series LWB or ES 350h?
The BMW 3 Series LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹3.40 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
3 Series LWB vs ES 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW 3 Series LWB — not yet tested; Lexus ES 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the 3 Series LWB or the ES 350h?
The BMW 3 Series LWB is more affordable — it starts ₹3.40 Lakh lower than the Lexus ES 350h. The BMW 3 Series LWB is the more powerful car, with 369 bhp against 241 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.