BMW 5 Series vs BMW Z4

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and BMW Z4. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and BMW Z4 price is Rs. 90.90 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW Z4 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and Z4 provides the mileage of 12.09 kmpl.

5 Series vs Z4 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	Z4
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 90.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	2998 cc
Power	255 bhp	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

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BMW Z4

M 40i

Rs. 90.90 Lakh

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

BMW Z4

M 40i

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5	4.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		B58 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details	12.09View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		629
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double-joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension		Five-link Axle
Front Brake Type		Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type		Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	275 / 35 R19

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning		Optional
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)		Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)		Optional
High-beam Assist		Optional
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection		Optional
Lane Departure Prevention		Optional
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points		Optional
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		6
Headlights	LED	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Grey
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver	Front
One Touch Up	Driver	Front
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	12
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black	Black Sapphire metallic
	Sparkling Cooper Grey	M Portimao Blau metallic
		Thundernight metallic
		San francisco red metallic
		Skyscraper grey metallic
		Alpine White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.7/5

47 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW 5 Series 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Buying expiring exp details about look performance service maintenance Good Probs and cons detail everything amazing experience Mileage freon capacity seat capacity automatic function available

BMW Z4 review

I will buy this car in 2028 and then i will let you know the real feedback cause today the feedback I have given you is based on what I see on internet and pictures thanks Bmw for making this cool machine.

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5 Series vs Z4 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series and BMW Z4?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and BMW Z4 price is Rs. 90.90 Lakh. Hence BMW 5 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 5 Series and Z4 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, mileage of 5 Series is 15.7kmpl and for the M 40i variant, mileage of Z4 is 12.09kmpl. Thus making 5 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to Z4

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to Z4?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the M 40i variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of Z4 produces 335 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs BMW Z4

Length (mm)	5165	4324
Width (mm)	2156	1864
Height (mm)	1518	1304
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2470
Ground Clearance (mm)		114

Doors (Doors)	4	2
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	2
No of Rows (Rows)	2	1
Bootspace (litres)		281
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		52

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited