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BMW Z4 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 23,100 £ ) 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

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • markedly 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.

Kia XCeed is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

XCeed

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 clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 160 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 Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 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 XCeed offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is a bit lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers markedly more boot space – 426 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries significantly more – 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 stands out in the key areas 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
Kia XCeed

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 XCeed

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
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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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
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,826 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
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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
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

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