BMW Z4 E89 or Peugeot RCZ?

2009–2016 vs 2010–2015 · Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: Z4 E89 4,239 mm, RCZ 4,287 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: Z4 E89 310 l, RCZ 384 l.
Lowest consumption: Z4 E89 6.6 l/100 km, RCZ 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Z4 E89 115–250 kW, RCZ 115–199 kW.
Standard equipment: Z4 E89 29 items (Base), RCZ 31 items (Sport).
On Autodrom: RCZ from €3,450 (1 listing); no Z4 E89 is listed right now.

BMW Z4 E892009–2016 · 12 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Design Pure Traction, Design Pure ImpulseSpecifications →Listings →

Peugeot RCZ2010–2015 · 5 engines · Sport, GT, R, AsphaltSpecifications →1 listing from €3,450 →

Only differences

better value

	BMW Z4 E892009–2016no listings	Peugeot RCZ2010–20151 listing · from €3,450
Dimensions
Length	Length4,239 mm	Length4,287 mm
Width	Width1,790 mm	Width1,845 mm
Height	Height1,291 mm	Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,496 mm	Wheelbase2,612 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–123 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l	Trunk volume321 l–384 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,420 kg–1,600 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,395 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2010–2015
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines5
Power	Power115–250 kW (156–340 hp)	Power115–199 kW (156–271 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · sDrive18i	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 HDi 163
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · sDrive35is	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 1.6 THP 270 R
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Sport
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Base	Items in the base trim31 · Sport
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · M Sportpaket	Items in the top trim35 · GT
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob—	Leather Gear Knob✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,450

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Z4 E89 or Peugeot RCZ?

Length: Peugeot RCZ 4,287 mm, BMW Z4 E89 4,239 mm (a 48 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,612 vs 2,496 mm. Boot: 384 vs 310 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Z4 E89 or Peugeot RCZ?

The most frugal BMW Z4 E89 uses 6.6 l/100 km (sDrive18i); the most frugal Peugeot RCZ 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 HDi 163).

Which is more powerful — BMW Z4 E89 or Peugeot RCZ?

The strongest BMW Z4 E89 makes 250 kW (340 hp) (sDrive35is); the strongest Peugeot RCZ 199 kW (271 hp) (1.6 THP 270 R).

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