BMW Z4 vs Mercedes-Benz E400
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Mercedes-Benz E400
Overview
| Spec | BMW Z4sDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | sDrive30i | E 400 |
| Body style | Convertible | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW Z4sDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $56,100 (best) | $58,900 |
| Lowest listing price | $76,717 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $77,845 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $78,972 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 2 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW Z4sDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW Z4sDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 329 hp (best) |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW Z4sDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 9.9 cu ft (best) | — |
| Payload | 459 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,314 lbs (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 113.1 in (best) |
| Length | 170.7 in | 190 in (best) |
| Width | 73.4 in (best) | — |
| Height | 51.4 in | 56.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW Z4sDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Z4 | Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | sDrive30i $56,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E 400 $58,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | M40i $68,400 MSRP | E 400 $66,300 MSRP |
| 3 | — | E 400 Luxury 4MATIC $58,900 MSRP |
| 4 | — | E 400 Luxury 4MATIC $63,050 MSRP |
| 5 | — | E 400 Sport 4MATIC $58,900 MSRP |
| 6 | — | E 400 Sport 4MATIC $63,050 MSRP |
| 7 | — | E 400 AMG Line 4MATIC $59,400 MSRP |
| 8 | — | E 400 AMG Line 4MATIC $63,550 MSRP |
| 9 | — | E 400 4MATIC $61,400 MSRP |
| 10 | — | E 400 4MATIC $68,800 MSRP |