Compare BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs MG ZS EV

3 Series Gran Limousine vs C-Class vs ZS EV Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, 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	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	Remote
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	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	Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	9	4
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated 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
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Fabric
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (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	Full	Partial	Full
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• 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	LED	LED	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Customisable	Dark Grey
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	5
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	40000	-	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Years)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	8
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	150000

3 Series Gran Limousine vs C-Class vs ZS EV Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Range (Expert Tested)	-	-	340.5
  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Electric
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	250	245	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6.2	7.3	7.87
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	15.39	-	-
  Driving Range (km)	908	-	461
  Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
  Engine Type	B48 Turbocharged I4	OM 654	Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm	-
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm	-
  Electric Motor	-	-	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
  Peak Motor Performance	-	-	174 bhp 280 Nm
  Battery	-	-	50.3 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
  Battery Charging	-	-	50 Mins Fast Charging
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Not Applicable
  Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	FWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6	-	5.6
  Suspension - Front	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	MacPherson Strut
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Torsion Beam
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	225 / 45 R18	205 / 55 R17	215 / 55 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	255 / 40 R18	205 / 55 R17	215 / 55 R17
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	480	455	448
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	59	40	-
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4823	4751	4323
  Width (mm)	2068	1820	1809
  Height (mm)	1441	1437	1649
  Wheelbase (mm)	2961	2865	2585
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	5

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Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	2/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	3.7/5 3 Ratings 3 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4 Exterior	4.3 Exterior
	-	4 Interior	4.7 Interior
	-	1 Ride Quality	4 Ride Quality