Comparing the Citroen C3 and the BMW Z4 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen C3 is available at ₹630,000, while the BMW Z4 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the BMW Z4's 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i), producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus 11 kmpl (approx) for the BMW Z4. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | 11 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 281 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 132 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | N/A (2-seater) |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Electric Retractable Soft-Top |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | Adaptive LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Roadster) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch Alloy Wheels / 19-inch M Alloy (M40i) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS (M40i) |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags (including Rollover Protection) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
