BMW 4 Series vs Nissan Z (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,285

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD vs Z Sport RWD
Measure	4 Series	Z	Winner
MSRP + destination	$52,550	$44,265	Z
Horsepower	255 hp	400 hp	Z
Torque	295 lb-ft	350 lb-ft	Z
MPG combined	30 mpg	20 mpg	4 Series
Cargo, max	16.6 cu ft	6.9 cu ft	4 Series
Cargo, seats up	12.0 cu ft	6.9 cu ft	4 Series
Rear legroom	32.5 in	N/A	N/A
Front legroom	41.5 in	42.9 in	Z
Length	188.5 in	172.4 in	Not scored
Width	72.8 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,898 lb	3,486 lb	Not scored
Seats	4 to 5	2	N/A
Ground clearance	5.5 in	4.8 in	4 Series
0-60 mph	5.8 s tested	4.4 s estimate	Z
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 Series

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD $51,200	Z Performance Manual RWD #481520 $52,970	$1,770
Z Sport RWD $42,970	4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD $51,200	$8,230

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Z costs $4,445 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: 4 Series wins.

Z wins if Space weight is 1 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.