BMW M3 vs Porsche Macan EV

Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.

The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)

ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.

Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.

Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.

The rate at which the car can increase its speed from a standstill. It is a key performance indicator.

The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.

The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors

The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces

The maximum number of people that can legally and comfortably sit in a car.

Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.

Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.

12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.

Lighting for the boot area. It usually turns on automatically when the boot is opened.

A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.

It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others.

A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.

A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.

Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.