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BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

BMW Z4

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport

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  • substantially more efficient

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW Z4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery Sport uses 4.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Discovery Sport

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 noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 71 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers barely more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 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: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is noticeably lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 439 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries clearly more – 641 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 406 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly 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 £46,500
Discovery Sport

Land Rover Discovery Sport

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
BMW Z4
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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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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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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BMW Z4
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
95 - 187 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
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Land Rover
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