BMW X3 vs BMW Z4 comparison

Compare the BMW X3 vs BMW Z4 on price, specifications, features and mileage. The BMW X3 price starts at Rs. 71.20 Lakh and the BMW Z4 price starts at Rs. 87.90 Lakh (ex-showroom). The X3 gets a 1998 cc petrol engine (188 bhp) and the Z4 gets a 2998 cc petrol engine (335 bhp). Check the detailed BMW X3 vs BMW Z4 comparison below across price, mileage, performance, safety and features to find the best car for you.

xDrive20 M SportBMW xDrive20 M Sport · Rs. 71.20 Lakh*
M 40iBMW M 40i · Rs. 87.90 Lakh*
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Basic Information

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Variant
xDrive20 M SportxDrive20 M Sport
M 40iM 40i
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Ex-Showroom Price
xDrive20 M SportRs. 71.20 Lakh
M 40iRs. 87.90 Lakh
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Finance EMI
xDrive20 M Sport₹124,166/month
M 40i₹153,291/month
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Fuel Type
xDrive20 M SportPetrol
M 40iPetrol
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Transmission
xDrive20 M SportAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
M 40iAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
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Rating
xDrive20 M Sport4.3
M 40i4.3
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Engine & Transmission

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Engine
xDrive20 M Sport1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
M 40i2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
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Turbocharger/ Supercharger
xDrive20 M SportTurbocharger
M 40iTurbocharger Variable Geometry
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Fuel Type
xDrive20 M SportPetrol
M 40iPetrol
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E20 Compatibility
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Max Power (bhp@rpm)
xDrive20 M Sport188 bhp @ 5000 rpm
M 40i335 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm
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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
xDrive20 M Sport310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
M 40i500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
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Emission Standard
xDrive20 M SportBS6 Phase 2
M 40iBS6 Phase 2
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Acceleration
xDrive20 M Sport0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (claimed)
M 40i0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (claimed)
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Mileage (ARAI)
xDrive20 M Sport13.38 kmpl
M 40i12.09 kmpl
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Idle Start/Stop
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Drivetrain
xDrive20 M SportAWD
M 40iRWD
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Transmission
xDrive20 M SportAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
M 40iAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
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Pure Electric Driving Mode
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40i-
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Engine Type
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iB58 Turbocharged I6
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Top Speed
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40i250 kmph
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Mileage - Owner Reported
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40i10 kmpl
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Driving Range
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40i629 km
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Dimensions & Capacity

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Length *Width *Height
xDrive20 M Sport4755 mm * 1920 mm * 1660 mm
M 40i4324 mm * 1864 mm * 1304 mm
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Wheelbase
xDrive20 M Sport2865 mm
M 40i2470 mm
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Seating Capacity
xDrive20 M Sport5 Seats and 2 Rows
M 40i2 Seats and 1 Rows
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Doors
xDrive20 M Sport5 Doors
M 40i2 Doors
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Fuel Tank Capacity
xDrive20 M Sport68 litres
M 40i52 litres
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Ground Clearance
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40i114 mm (unladen)
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Bootspace
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40i281L
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Suspension, Steering & Tyres

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Front Suspension
xDrive20 M SportDouble-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
M 40iDouble-joint Spring-strut Axle
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Rear Suspension
xDrive20 M SportFive-link Axle
M 40iFive-link Axle
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Steering
xDrive20 M SportPower assisted (Electric) steering
M 40iPower assisted (Electric) steering
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Tyres
xDrive20 M SportRun-Flat Tyres
M 40iRun-Flat Tyres
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Spare Wheel & Tyre
xDrive20 M SportSpace Saver
M 40i-
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Minimum Turning Radius
xDrive20 M Sport6 metres
M 40i5.5 metres
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Front Tyres
xDrive20 M Sport245 / 50 R19
M 40i255 / 35 R19
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Rear Tyres
xDrive20 M Sport245 / 50 R19
M 40i275 / 35 R19
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Wheels
xDrive20 M SportAlloy Wheels
M 40iAlloy Wheels
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Steering Type
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iRack and Pinion Power
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Exterior & Design

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Sunroof
xDrive20 M SportPanoramic
M 40i-
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Roof Rails
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40i-
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Body-coloured Bumpers
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Rub-strips
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40i-
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Body Kit
xDrive20 M SportCladding - Black/Grey
M 40iYes
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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Antenna
xDrive20 M SportShark Fin Antenna
M 40iShark Fin Antenna
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Spoiler
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iYes
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Safety

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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ADAS
xDrive20 M SportLevel 3
M 40iLevel 1
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NCAP Rating
xDrive20 M Sport5 Star (Euro NCAP)
M 40i5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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Airbags
xDrive20 M Sport6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
M 40i4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
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Forward Collision Warning
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iOptional
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Automatic Emergency Braking
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iOptional
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Lane Departure Warning
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iOptional
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Blind Spot Detection
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iOptional
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High-beam Assist
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iOptional
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Overspeed Warning
xDrive20 M Sport1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
M 40i1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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Second Row Middle Seat Safety
xDrive20 M SportRear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
M 40i-
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Child Seat Anchor Points
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iOptional
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Seat Belt Warning
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Lane Functions
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iLane Departure Prevention is optional
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Puncture Repair Kit
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iYes
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Comfort & Convenience

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Air Conditioner
xDrive20 M SportAutomatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
M 40iAutomatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control)
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Air Purifier
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Heater
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Cruise Control
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Parking Assist
xDrive20 M Sport360 Degree Camera
M 40iReverse Camera
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Parking Sensors
xDrive20 M SportFront & Rear
M 40iFront & Rear
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Steering Adjustment
xDrive20 M SportTilt & Telescopic
M 40iTilt & Telescopic
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Keyless Start/ Button Start
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
xDrive20 M SportDriver & Co-Driver
M 40iDriver & Co-Driver
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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Charging Ports
xDrive20 M Sport2 x 12V Power Outlets
M 40i12V Power Outlet
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Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40i-
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Electronic Parking Brake
xDrive20 M SportAuto Hold
M 40iAuto Hold
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Cabin Boot Access
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40i-
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Lighting

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Headlights
xDrive20 M SportLED
M 40iLED Projector
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Cornering Headlights
xDrive20 M SportIntelligent
M 40iIntelligent
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Headlight Height Adjuster
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Automatic Headlamps
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Taillights
xDrive20 M SportLED
M 40iLED
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Daytime Running Lights
xDrive20 M SportLED
M 40iLED
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Fog Lights
xDrive20 M SportLED - Front & LED - Rear
M 40iLED - Front & LED - Rear
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Interior Lamps
xDrive20 M SportFront and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
M 40iFront Glovebox Lamp,
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Light on Vanity Mirrors
xDrive20 M SportDriver & Co-Driver
M 40iDriver & Co-Driver
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Ambient Interior Lighting
xDrive20 M SportYes (6 colours)
M 40iYes (6 colours)
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Puddle Lamps
xDrive20 M SportOptional
M 40iYes
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Braking & Traction

Feature
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M 40i
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Brakes
xDrive20 M SportVentilated Disc (Front & Rear)
M 40iVentilated Disc (Front & Rear)
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Brake Assist (BA)
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Hill Hold Control
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Hill Descent Control
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40i-
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Limited Slip Differential
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iYes
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Differential Lock
xDrive20 M SportElectronic
M 40i-
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Four-Wheel-Drive
xDrive20 M SportTorque-On-Demand
M 40i-
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Ride Height Adjustment
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40i-
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Differential
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iLimited slip
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Locks & Security

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Engine Immobiliser
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Central Locking
xDrive20 M SportKeyless
M 40iKeyless
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Child Safety Lock
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Speed Sensing Door Lock
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Doors, Windows & Mirrors

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Exterior Door Handles
xDrive20 M SportBody Coloured Finish with handle type
M 40iBody Coloured Finish with handle type
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Interior Door Handles Finish
xDrive20 M SportChrome
M 40iChrome
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Power Windows
xDrive20 M SportFront & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
M 40iFront Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
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Side Window Blinds
xDrive20 M SportRear - Manual
M 40i-
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Door Pockets
xDrive20 M SportFront & Rear
M 40iFront
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Scuff Plates
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iMetallic
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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
xDrive20 M SportBody Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
M 40iGrey finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Adjustable ORVMs
xDrive20 M SportElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
M 40iElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
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Anti-glare Mirrors
xDrive20 M SportElectronic - All
M 40iElectronic - Internal & Driver Door
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Rain-sensing Wipers
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Rear Wiper
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40i-
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Bootlid Opener
xDrive20 M SportElectric Opening and Closing
M 40iElectric Opening and Closing
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Rear Defogger
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Infotainment & Connectivity

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Infotainment Screen
xDrive20 M Sport12.3" Touch-screen Display
M 40i10.25" Touch-screen Display
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Audio System
xDrive20 M Sport15 Speakers
M 40i12 Speakers
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AM/FM Radio
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Steering-mounted controls
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Integrated (in-dash) Music System
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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iPod Compatibility
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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USB Compatibility
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Bluetooth Compatibility
xDrive20 M SportPhone Calls & Audio Streaming
M 40iPhone Calls & Audio Streaming
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Internal Hard Drive
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iYes
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Smart Connectivity
xDrive20 M SportAndroid Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
M 40iApple CarPlay (Wireless)
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WiFi Hotspot
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40i-
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Voice Command
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Gesture Control
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40i-
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Input Methods
xDrive20 M SportAUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
M 40iAUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
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GPS Navigation System
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iYes
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Wireless Charger
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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SD Card Compatibility
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iYes
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Seats & Upholstery

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Seat Upholstery
xDrive20 M SportLeather
M 40iLeather
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Driver Seat Adjustment
xDrive20 M Sport6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
M 40i16 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)
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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
xDrive20 M Sport6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
M 40i16 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)
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Second Row Seat Adjustment
xDrive20 M Sport2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
M 40i-
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Ventilated Seats
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iNo
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Ventilated Seat Type
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iNo
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Massage Seats
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iNo
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Interior
xDrive20 M SportDual Tone (Black, Canberra Beige / Black)
M 40iSingle Tone (Black)
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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40i-
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Headrests
xDrive20 M SportFront & Rear
M 40iFront
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Front Seatback Pockets
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40i-
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Driver Armrest
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Rear Armrest
xDrive20 M SportCup Holder
M 40i-
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Split Rear Seat
xDrive20 M Sport40:20:40
M 40i-
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Folding Rear Seat
xDrive20 M SportFlat
M 40i-
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Active headrest
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Rear Passenger Seat Type
xDrive20 M SportBench
M 40i-
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Audio Controls in Rear Armrest
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iYes
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Instrumentation

Feature
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Fuel Consumption
xDrive20 M SportAverage Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
M 40iAverage Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
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Instrument Cluster Screen
xDrive20 M SportAnalogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
M 40iDigital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Trip Meter
xDrive20 M Sport2 Trips Electronic
M 40i2 Trips Electronic
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Door Ajar Warning
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Average Speed
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Heads Up Display (HUD)
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iOptional
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Tachometer
xDrive20 M SportDigital
M 40iDigital
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Gear Indicator
xDrive20 M SportNo
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Shift Indicator
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Clock
xDrive20 M SportDigital
M 40iDigital
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Storage

Feature
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Cup Holders
xDrive20 M SportCupholders in Front & Second Row
M 40iCupholders in Front Only
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Cooled Glovebox
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40iNo
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Sunglass Holder
xDrive20 M SportNo
M 40i-
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Driver Armrest Storage
xDrive20 M SportYes
M 40iYes
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Warranty

Feature
xDrive20 M Sport
M 40i
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Vehicle Warranty
xDrive20 M Sport3 Years / 40000 Km
M 40i3 Years / Unlimited Km
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Mobile App Features

Feature
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Emergency Call Button
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iNo
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Find My Car
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iNo
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Check Vehicle Status via App
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iNo
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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
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M 40iNo
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Remote AC: On / Off via App
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M 40iNo
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Over The Air (OTA) Updates
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iNo
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Geo-fence
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M 40iNo
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Alexa Compatibility
xDrive20 M Sport-
M 40iNo
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