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BMW Z4 vs Jeep Wrangler comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 60,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Jeep Wrangler?

BMW Z4 vs Jeep Wrangler: Key differences

BMW Z4

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Jeep Wrangler

  • substantially more trunk space

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW Z4 uses 6.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Wrangler

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 moderately more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 68 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 Jeep Wrangler takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 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: Jeep Wrangler offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is clearly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 428 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Wrangler offers substantially more boot space – 533 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Wrangler carries clearly more – 556 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 holds a decisive overall lead 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
BMW Z4
Jeep Wrangler

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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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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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BMW Z4
Jeep Wrangler

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
250 - 269 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
533 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
546 - 556 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
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Jeep
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