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3 Series vs Cooper Convertible vs Cooper Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	-	-	4 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	-	-	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	Remote	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	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
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	2 Din	Not Applicable
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	-	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Optional)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	6	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets	2	2	2
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	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
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	-	-	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	-	-	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	-	Customisable
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	-	Centre
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting	-	-	Multi-colour
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front	Front
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

3 Series vs Cooper Convertible vs Cooper Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	235
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	-	6.7
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	19.62	16.82	16.58
  Driving Range (km)	-	-	730
  Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
  Engine Type	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine	-	2.0 Turbocharged
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	189 bhp @	129 bhp @ 4750 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm	280 Nm @ 1250 rpm	280 Nm @ 1350 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	-	Yes
  Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS 4	BS 4	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	-	5.4
  Suspension - Front	Dual Link Strut	single joint spring-strut front axle	Single joint spring-strut front axle
  Suspension - Rear	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension	multiple control-arm rear axle	Multiple control-arm rear axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	225 / 50 R17	R16	195 / 55 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	225 / 50 R17	R16	195 / 55 R16
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy	No

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	480	-	211
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	57	44	44
  Passenger Capacity	5	4	4
  Length (mm)	4709	3821	3876
  Width (mm)	1827	1727	1727
  Height (mm)	1442	1415	1414
  Wheelbase (mm)	2851	2495	2495
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1660	-	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	2	3

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Overall Rating	4.1/5 26 Ratings 13 Reviews	5/5 1 Ratings 0 Reviews	4/5 4 Ratings 0 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4.5 Exterior	-	-
	4 Interior	-	-
	4.1 Ride Quality	-	-