Comparing the BMW Z4 and the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the BMW Z4 comes with a 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 11 kmpl (approx) for the BMW Z4 versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 Litres | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 11 kmpl (approx) | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) | 3 |
| Power | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 281 Litres | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 132 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | N/A (2-seater) | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Electric Retractable Soft-Top | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | — | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Roadster) | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| 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) | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | 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 High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
