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BMW Z4 vs Ford Bronco comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 335 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 58,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Ford Bronco?

BMW Z4 vs Ford Bronco: Key differences

BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Ford Bronco

  • 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

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW Z4 is markedly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW Z4 uses 6.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Bronco

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW Z4 offers marginally more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 335 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Ford Bronco takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Bronco delivers moderately more torque with 563 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 63 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: Ford Bronco offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is considerably lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 779 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers clearly more boot space – 562 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Bronco carries clearly more – 411 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 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 £43,500
Z4

BMW Z4

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 340 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
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Reviews BMW Z4

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26 Apr 2026, 13:19:10

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

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
257 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
387 - 411 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
335 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
563 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
246 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Ford
Is the BMW Z4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW Z4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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