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BMW Z4 vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Kia EV6?

BMW Z4 vs Kia EV6: Key differences

BMW Z4

  • clearly lighter

Kia EV6

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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

Kia EV6 is slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,895 £.

EV6

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 Kia EV6 offers clearly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is noticeably 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 Kia EV6 delivers markedly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 270 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: Kia EV6 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is clearly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers clearly more boot space – 490 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 209 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV6 carries substantially more – 450 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 is far ahead 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
BMW Z4
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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BMW Z4
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
-
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
440 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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