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BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy BMW Z4 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 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 Z4 price starts at Rs 90.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M40i (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 58.60 Lakh ex-showroom for C 220d (Diesel). Z4 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Z4 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Z4 Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsBMW Z4Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road PriceRs.1,04,69,655*Rs.68,47,697*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)29981496
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.1,04,69,655*
Rs.68,47,697*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,99,278/month
Rs.1,30,333/month
InsuranceRs.3,79,755
Z4 Insurance

Rs.2,32,097
C-Class Insurance

User Rating
4.2
Based on 113 Reviews
4.2
Based on 120 Reviews
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder
OM654M
Displacement (cc)
2998
1496
No. of Cylinders
6
6 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
335bhp@5000-6500rpm
201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
500Nm@1600-4500rpm
300Nm@1800-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
-
ISG
Turbo Charger
Twin
yes
Super Charger
No-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Steptronic
9-Speed TRONIC
Mild Hybrid
NoNo
Drive Type
RWD
RWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)-
16.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)52
66
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)250
246

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Adaptive M suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
246
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.5
7.3s
Tyre Size
255/35 ZR19
-
Tyre Type
Radial, Run flat
Tubeless,Radial

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4324
4751
Width (mm)
2024
1820
Height (mm)
1304
1437
Wheel Base (mm)
2740
2636
Rear Tread (mm)
1616
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1610
1615
Grossweight (kg)
1860
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
-
955

Rear Legroom (mm)
-
357
Front Headroom (mm)
-
955

Front Legroom (mm)
-
295

Seating Capacity
2
5
Boot Space (Litres)
281
540
No. of Doors
-
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
-
Yes
Power Boot
-
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Air Quality Control
YesYes
Remote Trunk Opener
No-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
No-
Low Fuel Warning Light
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
No-
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Heated Seats Front
No-
Heated Seats Rear
Optional
-
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
YesYes
Find My Car Location
-
Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
-
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Yes-
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterNoYes
Central Console Armrest
YesYes
Tailgate Ajar
YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
YesNo
Rear Curtain
-
No
Luggage Hook And Net-
No
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Additional FeaturesBrake Energy Regeneration, Automatic Start/Stop function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Lumbar support for driver and front passenger(O), Smokers package(O), Automatic Climate with extended contents with active carbon microfilter, Comfort Access(O), Wind Deflector, M Sport Brake, Adaptive M suspension (Adjustable in "Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus" modes), M Sport Differential, Launch Control, Variable sport steering
-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Window
All
-
Autonomous Parking
Full
-
Drive Modes
3
4
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather SeatsYes-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector-
Yes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesFully 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,
Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome • Air vents with elements in silver chrome • Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown, Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim

Exterior

Available Colors
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Alpine White
M Portimao Blau Metallic
San Francisco Red Metallic
Thundernight Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Z4 Colors
Selenite Grey
High Tech Silver
Manufaktur Opalite White Bright
Mojave Silver
Obsidian Black
Cavansite Blue
C-Class Colors
Body TypeConvertible
All Convertible Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
-
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
No-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Window Defogger
-
Yes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Sun Roof
-
Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYes
Chrome Garnish
-
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Lighting-
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk OpenerSmart
Smart
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
Additional Features(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
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss black • Side sill panels painted in vehicle colour), Mirror package, Panoramic sliding sunroof, Stylish 17 inch 5 spoke alloys, Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Automatic Driving Lights
YesYes
Tyre Size
255/35 ZR19
-
Tyre Type
Radial, Run flat
Tubeless,Radial

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags4
7
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesChild seat ISOFIX attachment(O), Electronic vehicle iobiliser, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control with extended contents (DSC on and off, M mode), Two-stage brake force display, Three-point seat belts at all seats, Cruise control with braking function, Optional(BMW Head-up Display, Active cruise control with Stop & Go function, Parking Assistant (incl Rear View Camera + PDC front & rear), Driving Assistant (only with Interior and exterior mirror package))
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Speed Alert
YesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
-
Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes-
Geo Fence Alert
Yes-
Hill Descent Control
Yes-
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
Yes-

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
No-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
No-
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
Yes-
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYes-
Wireless Phone Charging
-
Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
10.25
11.9
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
Internal Storage
Yes-
No. of Speakers
12
9
Rear Entertainment System
No-
Additional FeaturesOptional (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
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept,Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,, App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect features (Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me,Google Home integration with Mercedes me connect, Parking location POIs (Points of Interest))
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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