BMW Z4 vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy BMW Z4 or Kia Sonet? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW Z4 price starts at Rs 92.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M40i (Petrol) and Kia Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Z4 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Z4 has a mileage of 8.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Z4 Vs Sonet

Key Highlights	BMW Z4	Kia Sonet
On Road Price	Rs.1,12,77,649^*	Rs.17,22,009^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	998
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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BMW Z4
Rs97.90 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
Rs15 Lakh^*
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BMW Z4
M40i Pure Impulse
97.90 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
X-line Turbo DCT
15 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M40i Pure Impulse	X-line Turbo DCT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,12,77,649^*	Rs.17,22,009^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,14,653/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.33,652/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,06,749	Rs.50,420
User Rating	4.4 Based on 111 Reviews	4.4 Based on 183 Reviews
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Basic Information

M40i Pure Impulse

X-line Turbo DCT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,12,77,649^*

Rs.17,22,009^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,14,653/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.33,652/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.4,06,749

Rs.50,420

User Rating

4.4

Based on 111 Reviews

4.4

Based on 183 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder	Smartstream G1.0 TGDi
Displacement (cc)	2998	998
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335bhp@5000-6500rpm	118bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1600-4500rpm	172Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	GDi
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi

Displacement (cc)

2998

998

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335bhp@5000-6500rpm

118bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	18.4
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.4

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.5	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.5 s	-
Tyre Size	255/35 ZR19	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Run flat	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4324	3995
Width (mm)	1864	1790
Height (mm)	1304	1642
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	114	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2740	2500
Rear Tread (mm)	1616	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1610	-
Grossweight (kg)	1860	-
Seating Capacity	2	5
Boot Space (Litres)	281	385
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	No	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Brake Energy Regeneration, Automatic Start/Stop function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Lumbar support for driver and front passenger(O), Smokers package(O), Automatic Climate with extended contents with active carbon microfilter, Comfort Access(O), Wind Deflector, M Sport Brake, Adaptive M suspension (Adjustable in "Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus" modes), M Sport Differential, Launch Control, Variable sport steering	Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Autonomous Parking	Full	No
Drive Modes	3	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	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,	Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Xclusive Sage Green Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with Sonet logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Skyscraper Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteM Portimao Blau MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSan Francisco Red MetallicThundernight MetallicBlack Sapphire Metallic+2 MoreZ4 Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSonet Colours
Body Type	ConvertibleAll Convertible Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	(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, Exhaust Tailpipe, Exterior Badging), Mirror Caps Black High-Gloss (only with BMW Individual High Gloss Finish with Extended Content)(O), High-Beam assistant (only with Adaptive LED headlights)(O), Adaptive LED headlights (only with High beam Assistant + Driving Assistant/ Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go) (O),Wind Deflector, Rear Fog Lights, LED Rear lights, LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights and turn indicators in LED	Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss Surround, Xclusive Sporty Aero DynamicFront & Rear Skid Plates with black high glossy accents, Black High Glossy Door garnish, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps, Xclusive Black High Glossy Fog Lamp cover
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/35 ZR19	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Run flat	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Skyscraper Grey MetallicAlpine WhiteM Portimao Blau MetallicPortimao Blue MetallicSan Francisco Red Metallic+2 MoreZ4 Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+6 MoreSonet Colours

Body Type

ConvertibleAll Convertible Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	4	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Inbuilt Assistant

Hinglish Voice Commands

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	Yes	-
No. of Speakers	12	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	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	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connection
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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