Most affordable luxury cars you can buy in India in 2023

BMW 2 Series powertrains
The 2 Series is available with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with 190 PS power and 280 Nm torque, and a 2.0-litre diesel motor producing 190 PS and 400 Nm. The sedan can be had in three variants, namely 220i Sport, 220i M Sport and 220d M Sport.

Audi A4
Currently the most affordable Audi car in India, the A4 is priced from Rs 43.85 lakh to Rs 51.85 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the least expensive car in its segment.

Audi A4 specs
The sedan gets a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 190 PS of max power and 320 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.

Audi Q3
The Audi Q3 is the most affordable luxury SUV one can buy in India in 2023, and also the entry-point to Audi's SUV range in the country. Pricing starts from Rs 44.89 lakh, going up to Rs 51.43 lakh (ex-showroom) for the recently launched Q3 Sportback.

Audi Q3 specs
The Audi Q3 gets the same 2.0-litre (190 PS/320 Nm) engine as the A4, however, it also gets Audi's Quattro all-wheel drive system.

BMW X1
The third-gen BMW X1 was launched in India earlier this year at a starting price of Rs 45.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It can be had with either a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine (136 PS/230 Nm), or a 2.0-litre diesel motor (150 PS/360 Nm), both mated to a 7-speed DCT driving the front wheels only.

Volvo XC40
The Volvo XC40 is currently priced at Rs 46.40 lakh (ex-showroom) for the sole B4 Ultimate trim on offer, and comes equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired to a 48-volt electric motor that produces a combined output of 197 PS and 300 Nm.

Mercedes-Benz GLA
The Mercedes-Benz's entry-level luxury crossover SUV GLA currently costs between Rs 46.50 lakh and Rs 50.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mercedes-Benz GLA specs
The GLA is available with two engine options - a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol mild-hybrid putting out 165 PS and 250 Nm, and a 2.0-litre diesel generating 192 PS power and 400 Nm torque. The latter also gets an optional AWD configuration.

Mini Countryman
The Mini Countryman Cooper S JCW Inspired is the sole variant of the crossover SUV on offer in India for Rs 47.40 lakh (ex-showroom). It is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine making 192 hp and 280 Nm, helping the car sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.5 seconds.