Compare BMW Z4 vs BMW X3 M40i vs Mercedes-Benz SL

Z4 vs X3 M40i vs SL Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-
  Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	-

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	-
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	-
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera	-
  Clock	Digital	Digital	-
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	-

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	-
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	10	16	-
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	-
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	-
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	-
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	-	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All	-
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Braking Performance	-	33	-
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	-
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	-
  Rear Passenger Seats Type
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	-
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	Front	All	-
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	Front	All	-
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	-
  Blinds - Side Window
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Grey	Body Coloured	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	-
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	-

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED Projector	LED	-
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	-
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	-
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	Black, Canberra Beige / Black	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	-
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front	Front & Rear	-
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Z4 vs X3 M40i vs SL Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears
  Top Speed	250	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	4.5	4.9	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	Torque-On-Demand	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	12.09	10.49	-
  Driving Range (km)	629	-	-
  Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3498 cc, In V Shape
  Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	B58 Turbocharged I6	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm	355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm	312 bhp @ 6500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	360 Nm @ 4900 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	-
  Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.5	6	5.5
  Suspension - Front	Double-joint Spring-strut Axle	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	Coil spring with stabilisers
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link Axle	Five-link axle	Coil spring with stabilisers
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	255 / 35 R19	245 / 45 R20	255 / 45 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	275 / 35 R19	275 / 40 R20	255 / 45 R17
  Spare Wheel	No	Space Saver	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	281	480	235
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	52	-	80
  Passenger Capacity	2	5	-
  Length (mm)	4324	4716	4562
  Width (mm)	1864	1897	1820
  Height (mm)	1304	1669	1317
  Wheelbase (mm)	2470	2864	2560
  Ground Clearance (mm)	114	130	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1610	1670	1825
  No of Seating Rows	1	2	-
  No of Doors	2	4	-

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