BMW Z4 vs Maserati GranCabrio (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$112,320
- Z4: $112,320 cheaper, 8 mpg better.
- GranCabrio: 228 hp more, 2 more seats.
- Each wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | Z4 | GranCabrio | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $57,275 | $169,595 | Z4 |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 483 hp | GranCabrio |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft | GranCabrio |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 20 mpg | Z4 |
| Cargo, max | 9.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 9.9 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft | Z4 |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 170.7 in | 195.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 77.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,314 lb | 4,178 lb to 5,159 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | GranCabrio |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Z4 sDrive30i RWD $56,100 | GranCabrio AWD $153,000 | $96,900 |
| GranCabrio AWD $153,000 | Z4 M40i RWD $68,400 | $84,600 |
Cost to run
Z4 costs $115,611 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Z4 | GranCabrio |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $57,275 | $169,595 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $65,504 | $181,115 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Z4 wins.
GranCabrio wins if Price weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Z4 | 66% |
| MPG | Z4 | 29% |
| Power | GranCabrio | 47% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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