Comparing the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is available at ₹800,000, while the BMW Z4 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Tata Nexon comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the BMW Z4's 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i), producing 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm and 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17.4 kmpl for the Tata Nexon 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 | 12V | — |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 1998 cc (sDrive20i) / 2998 cc (M40i) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2 L Turbocharged Revotron petrol engine | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 TwinPower Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5- or 6-speed Manual / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCT | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport |
| Mileage | 17.4 kmpl | 11 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 (sDrive20i) / 6 (M40i) |
| Power | 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm | 197 bhp (sDrive20i) / 387 bhp (M40i) |
| Starter | Electric start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm | 320 Nm (sDrive20i) / 500 Nm (M40i) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / AMT / DCT | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 382 L | 281 Litres |
| Ground Clearance | 208 mm | 132 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1295 kg | 1470 kg (sDrive20i) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1804 mm × 1620 mm | 4335 mm / 1864 mm / 1304 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2498 mm | 2470 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Single-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital / Semi-digital | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Active Cruise Control (M40i) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 10.25" touchscreen by Harman | 10.25-inch BMW iDrive 7 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | 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 | Fabric | SensaTec / Vernasca Leather (M Sport) |
| Sound System | Up to 8-speaker Harman system | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Yes | Electric Retractable Soft-Top |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector + LED DRLs | Adaptive LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Roadster) |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED signature | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 225/40 R18 (front) / 245/35 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 18-inch Alloy Wheels / 19-inch M Alloy (M40i) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS (M40i) |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 Airbags (including Rollover Protection) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Daytona Grey, Grassland Beige, Flame Red, Carbon Black, Ocean Blue | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMisano BlueThundernight PurpleFrozen OrangeSkyscraper GreySanremo GreenSan Francisco RedFrozen GreyFrozen Deep Green |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.4 |






