Compare Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW M3

S-Class vs M3 Features

• Safety

  Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	-
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  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
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote

• 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	Multi-Function Display
  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	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

• Telematics

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

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
  Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	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
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats	All	Front only
  Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Audio controls & Cup holder	With Cup Holder
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-

S-Class vs M3 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	250	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	6.4	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	No
  Engine	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2979 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm	444 bhp @ 7000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm	550 Nm @ 2350 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
  Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.6	6.1
  Suspension - Front	Four-Link with Air Springs	Double Joint Spring Strut Front Axle
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs	Five Link Rear Axle
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	40 / 245 R20	255 / 35 R19
  Tyres Size - Rear	35 / 275 R20	275 / 35 R19
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
  Four Wheel Steering	Yes	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	550	480
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	70	63
  Passenger Capacity	5	5
  Length (mm)	5289	4671
  Width (mm)	1954	1877
  Height (mm)	1503	1430
  Wheelbase (mm)	3216	2812
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	140
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1595
  No of Seating Rows	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4

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