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BMW Z4 vs Ford Mustang Convertible comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 446 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Ford Mustang Convertible?

BMW Z4 vs Ford Mustang Convertible: Key differences

BMW Z4

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Ford Mustang Convertible

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW Z4 is visibly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW Z4 uses 6.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

Mustang Convertible

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 Ford Mustang Convertible offers noticeably more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers marginally more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Mustang Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is markedly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 366 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Convertible offers very slightly more boot space – 310 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Mustang Convertible carries visibly more – 324 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 89 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 holds a slight edge 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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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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26 Apr 2026, 13:19:10

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

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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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Ford Mustang Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
280 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
61 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
4,810 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Height
-
Height
1,403 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
319 - 324 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
446 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
328 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
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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