BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz SL

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SL. The BMW Z4 price is Rs. 90.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz SL price is Rs. 99.94 Lakh. The BMW Z4 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz SL is available in 3498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Z4 provides the mileage of 12.09 kmpl.

Z4 vs SL Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z4	SL
Price	Rs. 90.90 Lakh	Rs. 99.94 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	3498 cc
Power	335 bhp	312 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW Z4

M 40i

Rs. 90.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz SL

350

Rs. 99.94 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW Z4

M 40i

Mercedes-Benz SL

350

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.5
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3498 cc, In V Shape
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm	312 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	360 Nm @ 4900 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.09View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	629
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4324 4562
Width (mm)
1864 1820
Height (mm)
1304 1317
Wheelbase (mm)
2470 2560
Ground Clearance (mm)
114
Kerb Weight (kg)
1610 1825
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
2
Seating Capacity (Person)
2
No of Rows (Rows)
1
Bootspace (litres)
281 235
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
52 80

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Spring-strut Axle	Coil spring with stabilisers
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle	Coil spring with stabilisers
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	255 / 35 R19	255 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	275 / 35 R19	255 / 45 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
Seat Upholstery	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Interiors	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Headrests	Front

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Grey
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front Only
One Touch Down	Front
One Touch Up	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6
Headlights	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire metallic
	M Portimao Blau metallic
	Thundernight metallic
	San francisco red metallic
	Skyscraper grey metallic
	Alpine White

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Z4 vs SL Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SL?

BMW Z4 price is Rs. 90.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz SL price is Rs. 99.94 Lakh. Hence BMW Z4 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Z4 compared to SL?

For the M 40i variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of Z4 produces 335 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque. For the 350 variant, 3498 cc Petrol engine of SL produces 312 bhp @ 6500 rpm of power and 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm of torque.

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BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz SL

Length (mm)	4324	4562
Width (mm)	1864	1820
Height (mm)	1304	1317
Wheelbase (mm)	2470	2560
Ground Clearance (mm)	114
Kerb Weight (kg)	1610	1825

Doors (Doors)	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	2
No of Rows (Rows)	1
Bootspace (litres)	281	235
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	52	80

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited

Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit