BMW X5 vs BMW Z4

Last Updated: November 7, 2026

BMW Z4 price starts at Rs. 90.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 22.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X5, priced at Rs. 1.13 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Z4 delivers 12.09 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2993cc engine producing 281.68bhp@4000rpm and the Z4 a 2998cc engine producing 335bhp@5000-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the X5 and Z4, the Z4 is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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X5 vs Z4 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5BMW Z4
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.13 CroreRs. 90.50 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl12.09 kmpl
Engine 2993 cc2998 cc
Max power 281.68bhp@4000rpm335bhp@5000-6500rpm
Top speed 243 Km/h250 Km/h

X5 vs Z4 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive30d M SportBMW Z4 M40i
Rating
28 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.13 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 90.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2993 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars ConvertibleAll SUV Cars
Max Power 281.68bhp@4000rpm 335bhp@5000-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
BMW Z4 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 12.09 kmpl
Tyre Size 21 255/35 ZR19
Boot Space 645 Liters 281 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,19,367 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,75,068 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance X5 Insurance Rs. 3.68 Lakh Z4 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2993 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
Turbo 6-cylinder engine
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
281.68bhp@4000rpm
335bhp@5000-6500rpm
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
500Nm@1600-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
8-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2170 Kg
1610 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Twin
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
No
Super Charge
No
No
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
4.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
80 Liters
52 Liters
Top Speed
243 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
12.09 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
8.5 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12.09 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Multi-link suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.5 m
Tyre Size
21
255/35 ZR19
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Radial, Run flat

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Black, Sensatec Black
Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument cluster with individual character design for Drive modes., M Seat Belts(O), M Sport seats for driver and passenger, Storage Compartment Package, Multifunction M leather steering wheel, Ambient Lights(O), Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Floor mats in velour,
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
645
281
Seating Capacity
5
2
Doors
5
2
Boot Space
645 Liters
281 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
(M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Jet Black with mixed tyres (F: 255/35 R19, R: 275/35 R19) (O))3rd brake light, Dynamic braking lights, Lights Package, Soft top in Black, BMW Kidney Grille in Mesh Design, Interior and exterior mirror package (Exterior mirror on Driver side with anti-dazzle function, fold-in function of exterior mirrors, electric, mirror memory for exterior mirrors, automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror) (O), Soft top anthracite silver effect(O), BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents (All Cerium Grey parts in black except Exterior badging)(O), M Aerodynamic Package, Exclusive content in Cerium Grey finish (Blades on Air intakes, Mirror Caps, Kidney Grille (frame and mesh), Roll-bar
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Yes
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
4324*1864*1304 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
114 mm
No. Of Doors
5
2

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Brake Energy Regeneration
USB Charger
Front
Front
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Optional (Harman Kardon Surround system (408 W, 7 channels, 12 loudspeakers), Wireless Charging), HiFi Loudspeaker system (205 W), iDrive Controller, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (BMW Operating System 7.0, Navigation with 3D Maps, 10.25” Display screen with touch functionality, Configurable user interface), Wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth with audio streaming, hands-free and USB connectivity
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
No
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
No
Full
Drive Modes
4
3
Internal Storage
Yes
Yes
No of Speakers
16
12
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
No
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
No
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
(M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Bicolour with mixed tyres, M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style, Jet Black with mixed tyres (F: 255/35 R19, R: 275/35 R19) (O))3rd brake light, Dynamic braking lights, Lights Package, Soft top in Black, BMW Kidney Grille in Mesh Design, Interior and exterior mirror package (Exterior mirror on Driver side with anti-dazzle function, fold-in function of exterior mirrors, electric, mirror memory for exterior mirrors, automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror) (O), Soft top anthracite silver effect(O), BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents (All Cerium Grey parts in black except Exterior badging)(O), M Aerodynamic Package, Exclusive content in Cerium Grey finish (Blades on Air intakes, Mirror Caps, Kidney Grille (frame and mesh), Roll-bar
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
No
No
CD Player
No
No
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
10.25
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Yes
DVD Playback
No
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
4
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Automatic Start/Stop function, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls, Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash Sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights, Emergency Spare Wheel
Child seat ISOFIX attachment(O), Electronic vehicle immobiliser, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control with extended contents (DSC on and off, M mode), Two-stage brake force display, Three-point seat belts at all seats, Cruise control with braking function, Optional(BMW Head-up Display, Active cruise control with Stop & Go function, Parking Assistant (incl Rear View Camera + PDC front & rear), Driving Assistant (only with Interior and exterior mirror package))
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1860 kg
rearTread
1686 mm
1616 mm

Is BMW X5 Better Than BMW Z4?

100% users have chosen BMW X5 over BMW Z4 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 78 users have also rated BMW X5 and BMW Z4 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X5 Z4
Mileage 5.0 4.7
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 4.7
Maintenance 5.0 4.4
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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BMW X5 Vs BMW Z4 FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X5 vs BMW Z4?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs BMW Z4?
The BMW Z4 is cheaper than BMW X5 by ₹22.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs BMW Z4?
For the xDrive30d M Sport version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of X5 produces 281.68bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the M40i version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of Z4 produces 335bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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