Comparing the BMW Z4 and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno 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 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the BMW Z4 comes with a 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) and 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 11 kmpl (approx) for the BMW Z4 versus Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. 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 |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 Litres | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 11 kmpl (approx) | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) | 4 |
| Power | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Self Start |
| Torque | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual & Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 281 Litres | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 132 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm | 2520 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 | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | N/A (2-seater) | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | Electric Retractable Soft-Top | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED (Front) |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Roadster) | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels / 19-inch M Alloy (M40i) | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes - M ABS (M40i) | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (including Rollover Protection) | 6 (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
