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BMW Z4 vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Maserati Quattroporte?

BMW Z4 vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

BMW Z4

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • visibly more power
  • significantly 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.

BMW Z4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104,029 £.

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

Quattroporte

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 Maserati Quattroporte offers visibly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers slightly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 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: Maserati Quattroporte offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is markedly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers significantly more boot space – 530 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 249 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries clearly 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 is decisively ahead 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
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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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Responsive car, very high-performing, very agile in corners.

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Maserati Quattroporte

The Maserati Quattroporte is a grand touring saloon that wraps Italian drama and handcrafted luxury around a chassis that clearly wants to be driven. For buyers who prefer emotion to spreadsheet-friendly logic, it makes a memorable entrance and rewards spirited journeys with a sonorous exhaust and sharp steering.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
-
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
-
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
485 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
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Maserati
Is the BMW Z4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW Z4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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