BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW Z4 M 40i is priced at ₹90.50 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet 4MATIC Plus is priced at ₹1.23 Cr.
BMW Z4 M 40i comes with 2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet 4MATIC Plus comes with 2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW Z4	Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet
Engine Capacity	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	335 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm	429 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

BMW Z4

₹ 90.50 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet

₹ 1.23 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

90.50 Lakh

1.23 Cr

EMI

₹1,67,107

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,27,505

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.2

4.3

NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

—

No of Rows

1 Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

2 Person

4 Person

Doors

2 Doors

Bootspace

281 litres

385 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

52 litres

66 litres

Highway Mileage

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

520 Nm

DC Fast Charging

—

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

3.0L M256 Turbocharged I6 + EQ Boost

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

1 Placed At Integrated With Transmission

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335 Bhp @ 5000-6500 Rpm

429 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

4.5 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

520 Nm

Max Motor Performance

—

22 Bhp

Mileage (ARAI)

12.09 kmpl

11.48 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

250 kmph

Drivetrain

RWD

AWD

Driving Range

629 km

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Engine

2998 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2999 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

4.5 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

114 mm

—

Height

1304 mm

1426 mm

Width

1864 mm

1860 mm

Ground Clearance

114 mm

Kerb Weight

1610 kg

2055 kg

Wheelbase

2470 mm

2873 mm

Length

4324 mm

4846 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle

Independent Multi-link Suspension With Air Springs

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Run-Flat

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

—

Space Saver

Front Tyres

255 / 35 R19

R20

Rear Tyres

275 / 35 R19

R20

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Double-joint Spring-strut Axle

Independent Multi-link Suspension With Air Springs

Four Wheel Steering

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.5 metres

6.1 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body-coloured Bumpers

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body Kit

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Remote With Boot Opener

Engine Immobiliser

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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

16 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, Seat Base Angle Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Headrests

Front

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Massage Seats

Interiors

Single Tone

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Interior Colours

Black

Black With Aluminium Trim And Red Seatbelts

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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

16 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, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Split Rear Seat

—

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

—

Rear Passenger Seat Type

—

Bench

Second Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

—

Rear Armrest

—

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Optional

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Lane Departure Prevention

Optional

Puncture Repair Kit

Child Seat Anchor Points

Optional

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Optional

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

Door Pockets

Front

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Grey

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Electric Tailgate Release

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Illuminated

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

One Touch Up

Front

All

One Touch Down

Front

All

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Electric

Side Window Blinds

—

Rear - Manual

Soft-close Door

—

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

10.25 inch

—

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

—

Head Unit Size

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Touchscreen Size

10.25 inch

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Wired

Android Auto

Wired

iPod Compatibility

Gesture Control

—

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Optional

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Driver Armrest Storage

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Cup Holders

Front Only

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Automatic Parking

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Purifier

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Rear AC

—

Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Cabin Boot Access

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

Fog Lights

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

LED

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED Projector

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Cabin Lamps Position

Front

Front And Rear

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Hill Descent Control

—

Four-Wheel-Drive

—

Torque-On-Demand

Z4 Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW Z4

✓Pure BMW Z4 roadster driving experience
✓Powerful petrol engine options with strong acceleration
✓Rear-wheel-drive setup offers engaging handling
✓Stylish convertible design with premium interiors
✓Strong brand appeal and performance pedigree

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet

✓Powerful 435hp AMG performance
✓Quick 0–100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds
✓Excellent open-top comfort with AIRSCARF & AIRCAP
✓Smooth AIR BODY CONTROL air suspension
✓Premium Burmester sound system
✓Advanced MBUX infotainment with AR navigation
✓Strong AMG road presence and styling

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