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BMW Z4 vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Peugeot Rifter?

BMW Z4 vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

BMW Z4

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • substantially 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.

Peugeot Rifter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the BMW Z4 costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,597 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Rifter uses 5.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Rifter

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 considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW Z4 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW Z4 delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is marginally lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,510 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers substantially more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 769 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries substantially more – 814 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 579 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW Z4 leads convincingly 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
Peugeot Rifter

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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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BMW Z4
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Peugeot
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