Comparing the BMW Z4 and the Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the BMW Z4 comes with a 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 11 kmpl (approx) for the BMW Z4 versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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 | — | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 11 kmpl (approx) | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 281 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 132 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | N/A (2-seater) | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Electric Retractable Soft-Top | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Roadster) | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | — | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels / 19-inch M Alloy (M40i) | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS (M40i) | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (including Rollover Protection) | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
