Comparing the Kia Seltos 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 Kia Seltos is available at ₹1,372,000, while the BMW Z4 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BMW Z4's 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Seltos 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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| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | 11 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 281 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 132 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 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 Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | N/A (2-seater) |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Electric Retractable Soft-Top |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Roadster) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 18-inch Alloy Wheels / 19-inch M Alloy (M40i) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS (M40i) |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 6 Airbags (including Rollover Protection) |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
