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BMW Z4 vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

BMW Z4 vs BMW 4 Series Coupe: Key differences

BMW Z4

  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW Z4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 45,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 4 Series Coupe uses 4.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

4 Series Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers noticeably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 4 Series Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is only slightly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers noticeably more boot space – 440 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Coupe carries considerably more – 415 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £45,700
4 Series Coupe

BMW 4 Series Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 10 L/100km
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BMW is the best

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
-
Length
4,768 - 4,770 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
-
Height
1,383 - 1,393 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
BMW
Is the BMW Z4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW Z4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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