Comparing the BMW Z4 and the Mahindra Thar 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 Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the BMW Z4 comes with a 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 11 kmpl (approx) for the BMW Z4 versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. 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 | — | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 Litres | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 11 kmpl (approx) | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) | 4 |
| Power | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Push Button Start | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 281 Litres | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 132 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | No |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes | No |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | N/A (2-seater) | No |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Electric Retractable Soft-Top | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | — | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Roadster) | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) | 255/65 R18 |
| 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) | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
