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BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW Z4
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet

BMW

Z4

Last listed ₹90.5 Lakh

No longer sold in India

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Mercedes-Benz

CLE Cabriolet

From ₹1.16 Crore

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BMW Z4M40i · ₹90.5 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz CLE CabrioletCLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet · ₹1.16 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Z4: ₹90.5 Lakh (ahead) CLE Cabriolet: ₹1.16 Crore Z4 ₹25.50 lakh cheaper
Airbags Z4: 4 airbags CLE Cabriolet: Up to 11 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Z4: 12.09 kmpl CLE Cabriolet: Not published Claimed
Power Z4: 335 bhp (ahead) CLE Cabriolet: 190 kW
Versions Z4: 3 (ahead) CLE Cabriolet: 1 Only Z4: petrol, manual

Pick the Z4 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the CLE Cabriolet for more airbags.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹90.5 Lakh
₹1.16 Crore
On-road in
₹1.03 Crore
₹1.32 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,73,630 a month
₹2,22,411 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
335 bhp
190 kW
Torque
Not listed
400 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
12.09 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Convertible (Roadster)
Two-door, four-seat soft-top cabriolet
Seating Capacity
2
4
Version on Sale
Not listed
CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet (single version in India)
Ex-Showroom Price
Not listed
Rs 1,16,00,000
Equipment Line
Not listed
AMG Line exterior and AMG Line interior as standard
Doors
Not listed
2
Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
Not listed
2,420 kg
Emission Standard
Not listed
Bharat Stage VI equivalent

Engine & Performance

Engine Type
3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
2,998 cc
1,999 cc
0-100 km/h
4.5 seconds (claimed)
Not listed
Top Speed
250 kmph (electronically limited)
250 km/h
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 Litres
Not listed
Engine
Not listed
2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol (M254) with 48V mild hybrid
Starter-Generator Boost
Not listed
Up to 17 kW (23 hp) and 205 Nm from the integrated starter-generator
Overboost
Not listed
An extra 20 kW (27 hp) for about 30 seconds in the 190 kW power stage, repeatable until temperature limits are reached
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h
Not listed
6.6 s
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Fuel Tank
Not listed
66 litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
6-Speed Manual (Pure Impulse) or 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Not listed
Drive Type
RWD
Not listed
Drive Modes
3 (including Eco)
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
9-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic (torque converter)
Drivetrain
Not listed
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Mild Hybrid
Not listed
Second-generation 48V integrated starter-generator
Drive Programmes
Not listed
DYNAMIC SELECT with Comfort, ECO and Sport modes

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Tyre Size Front
255/35 ZR19
Not listed
Tyre Size Rear
275/35 ZR19
Not listed
Tyre Type
Radial, Run-flat
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not listed
Front Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Brake System
Not listed
Larger perforated brake discs on the front axle, with Mercedes-Benz lettering
Wheels
Not listed
19-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels
Tyres
Not listed
Summer tyres with optimised rolling resistance
Suspension
Not listed
AMG Sports suspension with selective damping, lowered by 15 mm, with Sports Direct-Steer
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Emergency spare wheel and TIREFIT sealant kit

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,324 mm
4,850 mm
Width
1,864 mm
1,861 mm without mirrors, 2,042 mm with mirrors
Height
1,304 mm
1,423 mm
Wheelbase
2,740 mm
2,865 mm
Ground Clearance
114 mm (unladen)
157 mm (Indian listings)
Kerb Weight
1,610 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
281 Litres
Not listed
Seating Capacity
2
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.5 m
Not listed
Fuel Tank
Not listed
66 litres

Safety & ADAS

No. of Airbags
4 (Driver, Passenger, Side, Side-Rear)
Not listed
ADAS
Blind Spot Monitor, Full Autonomous Parking
Not listed
Braking Systems
ABS with Brake Assist, Traction Control, Hill Assist/Descent Control
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Camera
Not listed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
Anti-theft
Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking
Not listed
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 37.2/38, child occupant 43/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Not listed
Crash Test Rating
Not listed
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
Not listed
Centre airbag fitted as standard. Mercedes-Benz India does not publish a total; Indian listings carry 10 or 11
Active Brake Assist
Not listed
Standard, with autonomous emergency braking and turning manoeuvre function
Blind Spot Assist
Not listed
Standard, with exit warning function
Speed Limit Assist
Not listed
Standard
Headlamp Assist
Not listed
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Parking
Not listed
Parking Package with 360-degree camera and Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC
Cruise Control
Not listed
Pre-installation for DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control only
Occupant Protection
Not listed
PRE-SAFE system with PRE-SAFE Sound, reversible belt tensioning and side window closing, pedestrian protection
Other Safety
Not listed
Tyre pressure monitoring, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, rear belt status indication

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
10.25-inch
Not listed
Digital Cluster Size
10.25-inch Fully Digital
Not listed
Speakers
12 (optional 408W Harman Kardon Surround System)
Not listed
Upholstery
Leather
Leather in black as standard; leather in tonka brown / black or power red / black available
Seat Features
Electric Front Seat Adjustment with Memory Function
Not listed
Convenience
Cruise Control, Paddle Shifters, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Wireless Charging (optional)
Not listed
Displays
Not listed
12.3-inch driver display and an 11.9-inch portrait central touchscreen with electric tilt from 15 to 40 degrees
Head-Up Display
Not listed
Full-colour, standard
Infotainment
Not listed
MBUX with MBUX Navigation Premium, augmented-reality navigation and extended MBUX functions
Sound System
Not listed
Burmester 3D surround sound, 17 speakers, 710 W, Dolby Atmos, with sound personalisation
Smartphone
Not listed
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging at the front, 3 USB-C ports
Connectivity
Not listed
5G communication module, Mercedes-Benz connect services, fingerprint scanner
Open-Top Comfort
Not listed
AIRSCARF 3-stage neck heating, AIRCAP electric wind deflector and draft stop, automatic boot separator
Climate
Not listed
THERMATIC 2-zone automatic climate control, ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL, climatised (heated and ventilated) front seats
Seats
Not listed
Power front seats with Memory Package (3 positions) and 4-way lumbar support, folding rear seat backrests
Steering Wheel
Not listed
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with touch controls and shift paddles
Ambient Lighting
Not listed
Ambient lighting Plus with 64 colours and 10 colour themes

Lighting & Exterior

Roof Type
Soft-top Convertible
Not listed
Headlamps
LED with Automatic and Follow-Me-Home function
DIGITAL LIGHT with over 1 million pixels per headlight and ULTRA RANGE high beam
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Taillights
LED
Not listed
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Soft Top
Not listed
Fully automatic fabric acoustic soft top, opens and closes up to 60 km/h; black as standard, red or grey on selected combinations
Styling
Not listed
AMG Line exterior with AMG front and rear aprons and AMG bodystyling
Mirrors
Not listed
Electrically folding, auto-dimming, with surround lighting and brand-logo projection
Wipers
Not listed
Rain-sensing
Access
Not listed
KEYLESS-GO with HANDS-FREE ACCESS

Colours & Warranty

Paint Pricing
Not listed
MANUFAKTUR Opalite White Bright and Patagonia Red Bright add Rs 90,000 each, Alpine Grey Solid Rs 1,75,000 and Graphite Grey Magno Rs 2,96,000
Warranty
Not listed
Mercedes-Benz India gives a 3 year standard warranty, extendable up to 6 years with the Advance Assurance Program
Roadside Assistance
Not listed
Mobilo roadside assistance for 3 years, extendable up to 8 years

Choice

Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹90.5 Lakh – ₹95.2 Lakh
₹1.16 Crore
Colours
2 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

M40i₹90.5 Lakh CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet₹1.16 Crore CLE Cabriolet ₹25.50 lakh more

Only the Z4 sells a petrol, manual version: 1 version, from ₹95.2 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Z4 M40i against CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet

CityZ4CLE CabrioletGap
Mumbai₹1.06 Crore₹1.36 CroreZ4 ₹29.80 lakh less
Pune₹1.06 Crore₹1.36 CroreZ4 ₹29.80 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.03 Crore₹1.32 CroreZ4 ₹29.03 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.11 Crore₹1.42 CroreZ4 ₹31.07 lakh less
Chennai₹1.12 Crore₹1.44 CroreZ4 ₹31.58 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.13 Crore₹1.45 CroreZ4 ₹31.84 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹99.72 Lakh₹1.28 CroreZ4 ₹28.01 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.03 Crore₹1.32 CroreZ4 ₹29.03 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Z4 or the CLE Cabriolet?

The Z4, by ₹25.50 lakh on the versions compared here: Z4 M40i at ₹90.5 Lakh against CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet at ₹1.16 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.03 Crore against ₹1.32 Crore.

Which is safer?

The Z4: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The CLE Cabriolet: not crash-tested yet. The Z4 has 4 airbags and the CLE Cabriolet up to 11 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Z4 M40i makes 335 bhp and the CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet makes 190 kW and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The CLE Cabriolet is 526 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,73,630 a month for the Z4 and ₹2,22,411 for the CLE Cabriolet, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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