BMW 435i vs BMW Z4
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 BMW Z4
Overview
| Spec | BMW 435i435i | BMW Z4sDrive30i |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 435i | sDrive30i |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 435i435i | BMW Z4sDrive30i |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,150 (best) | $56,100 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $76,717 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $77,845 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $78,972 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 2 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 435i435i | BMW Z4sDrive30i |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal (best) | 13.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 435i435i | BMW Z4sDrive30i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 255 hp |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft (best) | 295 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 435i435i | BMW Z4sDrive30i |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 9.9 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 790 lbs (best) | 459 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,635 lbs | 3,314 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in (best) | 97.2 in |
| Length | 182.6 in (best) | 170.7 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.4 in (best) |
| Height | 54.2 in (best) | 51.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 435i435i | BMW Z4sDrive30i |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side pole | — | Not Rated |
| Rollover | — | Not Rated |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 435i | BMW Z4 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 435i $48,150 MSRP(Currently comparing) | sDrive30i $56,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 435i $56,950 MSRP | M40i $68,400 MSRP |