Comparing the BMW Z4 and the Honda City e:HEV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW Z4 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the Honda City e:HEV is priced at ₹1,989,990. On the engine front, the BMW Z4 comes with a 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) unit compared to the Honda City e:HEV's 1498 cc, producing 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) and 126 PS (combined) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 11 kmpl (approx) for the BMW Z4 versus 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 Litres | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol hybrid |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | e-CVT |
| Mileage | 11 kmpl (approx) | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) | 4 |
| Power | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) | 126 PS (combined) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 0.73 kWh |
| Range | — | 1000 |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 281 Litres | 410 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 132 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) | 1240 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Push button start |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Adaptive cruise control |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | N/A (2-seater) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Leather upholstery |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker | 8-speaker sound system |
| Sunroof | Electric Retractable Soft-Top | One-touch electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | 2 |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps | Full LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Roadster) | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) | 185/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels / 19-inch M Alloy (M40i) | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS (M40i) | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (including Rollover Protection) | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Smart keyless entry |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
