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BMW Z4 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (43500 £ vs 23100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Kia XCeed?

BMW Z4 vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

BMW Z4

  • convincingly more power
  • decisively quicker from 0–100 km/h

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • decisively cheaper
  • hardly perceptible more efficient
  • to a small extent lighter
  • clearly perceptible 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia XCeed has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia XCeed manages with 6.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.90 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

XCeed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW Z4 has a convincingly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 4 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW Z4 pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm difference.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia XCeed offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Kia XCeed is to a small extent lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1510 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia XCeed offers clearly perceptible more room – 426 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia XCeed decisively takes the win – 485 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 250 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 holds a solid 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.

BMW Z4
Kia XCeed

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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

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 XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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BMW Z4
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
43500 - 65300 £
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1510 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1864 mm
Width
1826 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025 - 2026
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the BMW Z4?

The BMW Z4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.