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BMW Z4 vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Fiat 600?

BMW Z4 vs Fiat 600: Key differences

BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 600 is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 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.

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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 Z4 offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Fiat 600 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Fiat 600 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is slightly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 600 offers clearly more boot space – 385 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 600 carries clearly more – 517 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 282 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 comes out clearly ahead 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.

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Fiat 600

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 409 km
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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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Reviews BMW Z4

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Maingard
26 Apr 2026, 13:19:10

Responsive car, very high-performing, very agile in corners.

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Fiat 600

The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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Reviews Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

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

The BMW Z4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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