The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine has been refreshed for 2025 and launched in India at a starting price of Rs 62.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The extended 3 Series now sports the ‘Long Wheelbase’ (LWB) moniker, instead of the outgoing model’s ‘Gran Limousine’ nomenclature, and introduces some other notable changes as well.
- 2025 BMW 3 Series LWB is Rs 2 lakh pricier than the outgoing model
- Gets slightly revised LED headlight signatures and a new colour option
- Gets a new steering wheel, trim bits and improved ambient lighting
2025 BMW 3 Series LWB exterior design
3 Series LWB’s second row seats offer segment-leading space
Being a model year refresh, the new 3 Series LWB doesn’t receive many visual tweaks. It still features the recognisable BMW kidney grille and the same bumper design as the previous model, but the LED signatures in the headlights seem to be slightly tweaked. Dimensionally, the 2025 3 Series Gran Limousine continues to measure 4,819mm long and offer a 2,961mm wheelbase, which grants it the most spacious second row seats in its segment.
The updated 3 Series Gran Limousine also gets Aluminium Satinated exterior trims and a gloss black rear diffuser. Four metallic paint finishes will be available for the 2025 3 Series LWB, namely Arctic Race Blue, M Carbon Black, Mineral White, and Skyscraper Grey. The Portimao Blue metallic finish on the outgoing model will no longer be offered.
2025 BMW 3 Series LWB interior and features
According to BMW, the overall fit and finish of the updated 3 Series LWB’s cabin is of a higher quality, and the interior trim strips now sport an Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite finish. There’s a new flat-bottomed steering wheel, refreshed design for the air-con vents, and the ambient lighting area now includes an illuminated contour strip behind the front seats.
3 Series LWB feature list is same as the previous model
Elsewhere, the 2025 3 Series LWB retains features like the 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display infotainment system, 12.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster, electrically adjustable seats with extendable thigh support, panoramic sunroof, six dimmable ambient lighting options, tri-zone automatic climate control with active carbon filters, and more.
The safety suite of the 2025 3 Series LWB includes BMW’s Driving Assistant ADAS tech, which comprises blind spot detection, lane change warning, and collision alerts. Six airbags, cornering brake control, dynamic stability control and an electronic parking brake with auto hold are also on offer.
2025 BMW 3 Series LWB engine and performance
No diesel option currently available
BMW is offering the new 3 Series Gran Limousine only in the 330Li M Sport petrol trim for now, with the diesel variants slated to go on sale later. Much like the outgoing model, the 2025 3 Series Gran Limousine 330Li M Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine producing 258hp and 400Nm. The extended sedan can despatch the 0-100kph run in 6.2 seconds, thanks to an 8-speed automatic transmission channeling power to the rear wheels.
2025 BMW 3 Series LWB price and rivals
At Rs 62.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the new 3 Series LWB commands a Rs 2 lakh premium over the outgoing model. It competes with the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and will continue to be locally manufactured at BMW’s Chennai plant.
| 2025 BMW 3 Series LWB price vs rivals (ex-showroom) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series LWB | A4 | C-Class | |
| Price (Rs, lakh) | 62.60 | 46.99-55.84 | 59.4-66.25 |
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