BMW 3 Series vs BMW Z4

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or BMW Z4? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 77.10 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and BMW Z4 price starts Rs 90.50 Lakh ex-showroom for M40i (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Z4 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Z4 has a mileage of 8.5 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs Z4

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	BMW Z4
On Road Price	Rs.88,88,639^*	Rs.1,09,67,537^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	2998
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
77.10 Lakh^*
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BMW Z4
M40i Pure Impulse
95.20 Lakh^*
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Rs77.10 Lakh^*
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Rs95.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	M340i xDrive	M40i Pure Impulse
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.88,88,639^*	Rs.1,09,67,537^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,69,897/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,09,651/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,26,539	Rs.3,96,337
User Rating	4.3 Based on 103 Reviews	4.4 Based on 123 Reviews
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Variant

M340i xDrive

M40i Pure Impulse

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.88,88,639^*

Rs.1,09,67,537^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,69,897/month

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Rs.2,09,651/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,26,539

Rs.3,96,337

User Rating

4.3

Based on 103 Reviews

4.4

Based on 123 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder
Displacement (cc)	2998	2998
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	335bhp@5000-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	500Nm@1600-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Twin
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder

Displacement (cc)

2998

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

335bhp@5000-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

500Nm@1900-5000rpm

500Nm@1600-4500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Super Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

8-Speed Steptronic

6-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	52
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	253	250

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.5
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	4.5 s
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	255/35 ZR19
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial, Run flat

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4324
Width (mm)	1827	1864
Height (mm)	1442	1304
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	114
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2740
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1616
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	1610
Grossweight (kg)	-	1860
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	130	-
Seating Capacity	5	2
Boot Space (Litres)	480	281

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	-
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	- more	Brake Energy Regeneration more
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Autonomous Parking	-	Full
Drive Modes	4	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front Only
Cup Holders	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue more	Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument cluster with individual character design for Drive modes., M Seat Belts(O), M Sport seats for driver and passenger, Storage Compartment Package , Multifunction M leather steering wheel, Ambient Lights(O), Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Floor mats in velour, more

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteM Portimao Blau MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSan Francisco Red MetallicThundernight MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic+2 MoreZ4 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	ConvertibleAll Convertible Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On more	(M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Jet Black with mixed tyres (F: 255/35 R19, R: 275/35 R19) (O))3rd brake light, Dynamic braking lights, Lights Package, Soft top in Black, BMW Kidney Grille in Mesh Design, Interior and exterior mirror package (Exterior mirror on Driver side with anti-dazzle function, fold-in function of exterior mirrors, electric, mirror memory for exterior mirrors, automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror) (O), Soft top anthracite silver effect(O), BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents (All Cerium Grey parts in black except Exterior badging)(O), M Aerodynamic Package, Exclusive content in Cerium Grey finish (Blades on Air intakes, Mirror Caps, Kidney Grille (frame and mesh), Roll-bar, Exhaust Tailpipe, Exterior Badging), Mirror Caps Black High-Gloss (only with BMW Individual High Gloss Finish with Extended Content)(O), High-Beam assistant (only with Adaptive LED headlights)(O), Adaptive LED headlights (only with High beam Assistant + Driving Assistant/ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go) (O),Wind Deflector, Rear Fog Lights, LED Rear lights, LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights and turn indicators in LED more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	255/35 ZR19
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial, Run flat

Exterior

Additional Features

Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On

(M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Jet Black with mixed tyres (F: 255/35 R19, R: 275/35 R19) (O))3rd brake light, Dynamic braking lights, Lights Package, Soft top in Black, BMW Kidney Grille in Mesh Design, Interior and exterior mirror package (Exterior mirror on Driver side with anti-dazzle function, fold-in function of exterior mirrors, electric, mirror memory for exterior mirrors, automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror) (O), Soft top anthracite silver effect(O), BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents (All Cerium Grey parts in black except Exterior badging)(O), M Aerodynamic Package, Exclusive content in Cerium Grey finish (Blades on Air intakes, Mirror Caps, Kidney Grille (frame and mesh), Roll-bar, Exhaust Tailpipe, Exterior Badging), Mirror Caps Black High-Gloss (only with BMW Individual High Gloss Finish with Extended Content)(O), High-Beam assistant (only with Adaptive LED headlights)(O), Adaptive LED headlights (only with High beam Assistant + Driving Assistant/ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go) (O),Wind Deflector, Rear Fog Lights, LED Rear lights, LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights and turn indicators in LED

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	4
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-

Safety

Advance Internet
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	10.25
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	12
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant more	Optional (Harman Kardon Surround system (408 W, 7 channels, 12 loudspeakers), Wireless Charging), HiFi Loudspeaker system (205 W), iDrive Controller, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (BMW Operating System 7.0, Navigation with 3D Maps, 10.25” Display screen with touch functionality, Configurable user interface), Wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth with audio streaming, hands-free and USB connectivity more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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