BMW Z4 vs Defender

Should you buy BMW Z4 or Defender? 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 90.50 Lakh ex-showroom for M40i (Petrol) and Defender price starts Rs 1.07 Cr ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol). Z4 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Defender has 5000 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Z4 has a mileage of 8.5 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Defender has a mileage of 11.5 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Z4 Vs Defender

Key Highlights	BMW Z4	Defender
On Road Price	Rs.1,09,63,537^*	Rs.3,01,10,072^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	4395
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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M40i Pure Impulse
95.20 Lakh^*
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4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
2.62 Cr^*
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Basic Information
Variant	M40i Pure Impulse	4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,09,63,537^*	Rs.3,01,10,072^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,09,587/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.5,91,554/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,96,337	Rs.10,39,172
User Rating	4.4 Based on 123 Reviews	4.5 Based on 346 Reviews

Basic Information

Variant

M40i Pure Impulse

4.4 l V8 Petrol 110 OCTA Edition One

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,09,63,537^*

Rs.3,01,10,072^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,09,587/month

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Rs.5,91,554/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,96,337

Rs.10,39,172

User Rating

4.4

Based on 123 Reviews

4.5

Based on 346 Reviews

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder	Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8
Displacement (cc)	2998	4395
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	88 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335bhp@5000-6500rpm	626bhp@5855-7000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1600-4500rpm	750Nm@1800-5855rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	No
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder

Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8

Displacement (cc)

2998

4395

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

88 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335bhp@5000-6500rpm

626bhp@5855-7000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

500Nm@1600-4500rpm

750Nm@1800-5855rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Twin

Super Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

8-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	210

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.5	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	210
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.5 s	4 s
Tyre Size	255/35 ZR19	-
Tyre Type	Radial, Run flat	Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4324	4813
Width (mm)	1864	2105
Height (mm)	1304	1995
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	114	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2740	3023
Rear Tread (mm)	1616	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1610	-
Grossweight (kg)	1860	3230
Seating Capacity	2	5
Boot Space (Litres)	281	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Additional Features	Brake Energy Regeneration more	- more
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Autonomous Parking	Full	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
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, more	- more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64

Interior

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	Tasman Blue Matte White DTBorasco Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green Matte DTSantorini Black White DTFuji WhiteBorasco Grey Matte White DTGondwana Stone Matte White DTSargasso Blue DTCarpathian Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green+36 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	ConvertibleAll Convertible Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
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 more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/35 ZR19	-
Tyre Type	Radial, Run flat	Radial Tubeless

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	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
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	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	13.1
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	14
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 more	Meridian Surround Sound System more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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