Compare BMW X3 M40i vs Mercedes-Benz CLS vs Volkswagen Vento

X3 M40i vs CLS vs Vento Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-	-
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue	Digital	Analogue - Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Analogue	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	Digital Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	6+	4
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets	2	2	1
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Braking Performance	33	-	-
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leatherette
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Halogen
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	LED on front	LED on front, LED on rear	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	Halogen
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black, Canberra Beige / Black	-	Black and Red
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	4
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

X3 M40i vs CLS vs Vento Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	4.9	-	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	No	No
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	10.49	-	17.69
  Driving Range (km)	-	-	972.95
  Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	CDI	1L TSI
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	355 bhp @ 5200-6500 rpm	241 bhp @ 4200 rpm	109 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1900-5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm	175 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	FWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6	-	5.2
  Suspension - Front	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing	-	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link axle	-	Semi-Independent Trailing Arm
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	245 / 45 R20	225 / 45 R18	185 / 60 R15
  Tyres Size - Rear	275 / 40 R20	275 / 40 R18	185 / 60 R15
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	480	-	494
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	66	55
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4716	4988	4390
  Width (mm)	1897	1890	1699
  Height (mm)	1669	1435	1467
  Wheelbase (mm)	2864	2939	2553
  Ground Clearance (mm)	130	-	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1670	1927	1134
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	4

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X3 M40i vs CLS vs Vento User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.3/5 3 Ratings 1 Reviews	4/5 87 Ratings 59 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	4.1 Exterior
	-	4 Interior	3.7 Interior
	-	5 Ride Quality	4.1 Ride Quality