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