Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW Z4 vs BMW M340i

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW Z4 and BMW M340i. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, BMW Z4 price is Rs. 90.90 Lakh and BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel, BMW Z4 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW M340i is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Z4 provides the mileage of 12.09 kmpl and M340i provides the mileage of 13.02 kmpl.

GLE vs Z4 vs M340i Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	Z4	M340i
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 90.90 Lakh	Rs. 72.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	2998 cc	2998 cc
Power	265 bhp	335 bhp	369 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

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BMW Z4

M 40i

Rs. 90.90 Lakh

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BMW M340i

xDrive

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

BMW Z4

M 40i

BMW M340i

xDrive

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9	4.5	4.4
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	B58 Turbocharged I6	B58 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm	369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		12.09View Mileage Details	13.02View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		629	768
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double-joint Spring-strut Axle	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Axle	Five-link axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	5.5	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver		Space Saver
Front Tyres	R20	255 / 35 R19	225 / 40 R19
Rear Tyres	R20	275 / 35 R19	255 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)		Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)		Optional
High-beam Assist		Optional
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection		Optional
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points		Optional
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls		Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2		2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back)	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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back)	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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Black	Alcantara Sensatec Black \| contrast stitching Blue \| Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6
Headlights	LED	LED Projector	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.25
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	12	16
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic	Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic	M Portimao Blau metallic	Dravit Grey Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic	Thundernight metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
High-Tech Silver Metallic	San francisco red metallic	Mineral White Metallic
Polar White	Skyscraper grey metallic
Polar White	Alpine White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

46 Ratings

4.9/5

32 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.9Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

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GLE vs Z4 vs M340i Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW Z4 and BMW M340i?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, BMW Z4 price is Rs. 90.90 Lakh and BMW M340i price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh. Hence BMW M340i is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLE compared to Z4 and M340i?

For the 300d AMG Line variant, 1993 cc Diesel engine of GLE produces 265 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. 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 xDrive variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of M340i produces 369 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW Z4 vs BMW M340i

Length (mm)	4926	4324	4713
Width (mm)	2015	1864	1827
Height (mm)	1797	1304	1440
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2470	2851
Ground Clearance (mm)		114

Doors (Doors)	5	2	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	2	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	1	2
Bootspace (litres)		281
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	52	59

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

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40000