8 Series vs Z4

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

BMW 8 Series
BMW

8 Series

Price from $93,500
Monthly payment $1,087
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BMW Z4
BMW

Z4

Price from $56,100
Monthly payment $652
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Specifications

  8 Series Z4
Manufacturer BMW BMW
Starting price $93,500 $56,100
Monthly payment $1,087 $652
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 24.0 mpg 25.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 369 g/mi–455 g/mi 312 g/mi–407 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

BMW 8 Series and BMW Z4 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

8 Series starts at $93,500; Z4 starts at $56,100. The difference is $37,400, making Z4 about 40% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: 8 Series — $1,087; Z4 — $652. The difference is $435 per month, with Z4 lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is 8 Series — 24.0 mpg; Z4 — 25.0 mpg. Z4 uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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