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BMW Z4 vs Mini Cooper Convertible

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW Z4
Mini Cooper Convertible

BMW

Z4

Last listed ₹90.5 Lakh

No longer sold in India

Full Z4 page Change

Mini

Cooper Convertible

From ₹59 Lakh

Full Cooper Convertible page Change
BMW Z4M40i · ₹90.5 Lakh
Mini Cooper ConvertibleCooper S Convertible · ₹59 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Z4: ₹90.5 Lakh Cooper Convertible: ₹59 Lakh (ahead) Cooper Convertible ₹31.50 lakh cheaper
Airbags Z4: 4 airbags Cooper Convertible: 6 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Z4: 12.09 kmpl Cooper Convertible: 16.82 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim
Power Z4: 335 bhp (ahead) Cooper Convertible: 204 hp
Boot Z4: 281 litres (ahead) Cooper Convertible: 160 litres Length 4,324 vs 3,876 mm
Versions Z4: 3 Cooper Convertible: 3 Only Z4: petrol, manual

Pick the Z4 for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Cooper Convertible for the lower price, more airbags and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹90.5 Lakh
₹59 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.03 Crore
₹67.48 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,73,630 a month
₹1,13,372 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
335 bhp
204 hp
Torque
Not listed
300 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
12.09 kmpl
16.82 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Convertible (Roadster)
2-Door Luxury Open-Air Performance Convertible
Seating Capacity
2
4 Seats (2+2)

Engine & Performance

Engine Type
3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
2,998 cc
1,998 cc (2.0L)
0-100 km/h
4.5 seconds (claimed)
Not listed
Top Speed
250 kmph (electronically limited)
230 km/h
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Petrol
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Sport, Mid, Green)
0-100
Not listed
7.1 sec (0-100 km/h)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
6-Speed Manual (Pure Impulse) or 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Not listed
Drive Type
RWD
Not listed
Drive Modes
3 (including Eco)
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
7-Speed Steptronic Sport Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission with Shift Paddles
Gears
Not listed
7
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Tyre Size Front
255/35 ZR19
Not listed
Tyre Size Rear
275/35 ZR19
Not listed
Tyre Type
Radial, Run-flat
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 307 mm)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 280 mm)
Front Suspension
Multi-link
Single-Joint Spring Strut Front Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension
Wheel Type
Not listed
17-inch 'Scissor Spoke' 2-Tone / Rail Spoke Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
205/45 R17 Tubeless Radial Runflat
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Runflat Tyres with Reinforced Sidewalls

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,324 mm
3,876 mm
Width
1,864 mm
1,727 mm
Height
1,304 mm
1,415 mm
Wheelbase
2,740 mm
2,495 mm
Ground Clearance
114 mm (unladen)
143 mm
Kerb Weight
1,610 kg
1,375 kg
Boot Space
281 Litres
160 Litres (Roof Open) / 215 Litres (Roof Closed via Easy Load function)
Seating Capacity
2
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.4 m
Fuel Tank
Not listed
44 Litres

Safety & ADAS

No. of Airbags
4 (Driver, Passenger, Side, Side-Rear)
Not listed
ADAS
Blind Spot Monitor, Full Autonomous Parking
Level 1 (Cruise Control with Braking Function, Park Distance Control, Rear Camera)
Braking Systems
ABS with Brake Assist, Traction Control, Hill Assist/Descent Control
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
Anti-theft
Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking
Not listed
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 37.2/38, child occupant 43/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Not tested in this form. The Mini Cooper hatchback scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
Airbags
Not listed
6 Airbags Standard (Dual front, side thorax/head airbags + Integrated Invisible Active Pop-Up Roll-Over Protection Bars that deploy in 150 milliseconds
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, DTC, Cornering Brake Control, EDLC, ABS with EBD)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear 2 seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
10.25-inch
Not listed
Digital Cluster Size
10.25-inch Fully Digital
Not listed
Speakers
12 (optional 408W Harman Kardon Surround System)
Not listed
Upholstery
Leather
Not listed
Seat Features
Electric Front Seat Adjustment with Memory Function
Sports Front Seats in Chester Leatherette with Memory & Seat Heating
Convenience
Cruise Control, Paddle Shifters, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Wireless Charging (optional)
Not listed
Touchscreen
Not listed
8.8-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System with Navigation & Interactive LED Ring Surround
Digital Cluster
Not listed
5.0-inch Multifunction Digital Driver Instrument Display Cluster
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Connected Tech
Not listed
MINI Connected App with Remote Vehicle Status, Always Open Timer (records top-down driving time), Geo-Fencing
Audio System
Not listed
Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Hi-Fi Sound System (360W Amplifier)
Sunroof
Not listed
3-in-1 Electrically Powered 3-in-1 Fabric Soft-Top with Integrated Sunroof Function (Opens/Closes in 18 seconds at speeds up to 30 km/h, features Woven Union Jack Graphic in Soft-Top)
Climate Control
Not listed
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Automatic Open-Air Temperature Compensation
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Armrest)

Lighting & Exterior

Roof Type
Soft-top Convertible
Not listed
Headlamps
LED with Automatic and Follow-Me-Home function
Not listed
DRLs
LED
Not listed
Taillights
LED
Full LED Tail Lamps with Iconic Union Jack Flag Light Guide Signature
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Full LED Headlamps with Integrated Circular LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Centrally Mounted Dual Chrome Sports Exhaust Tailpipes, Piano Black Exterior Package & Always Open Timer

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
3 versions
3 versions
Price range
₹90.5 Lakh – ₹95.2 Lakh
₹59 Lakh – ₹62.9 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
12 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

M40i₹90.5 Lakh Cooper Convertible Stardust Edition₹62.9 Lakh Cooper Convertible ₹27.60 lakh less

Only the Z4 sells a petrol, manual version: 1 version, from ₹95.2 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Z4 M40i against Cooper Convertible Cooper S Convertible

CityZ4Cooper ConvertibleGap
Mumbai₹1.06 Crore₹69.25 LakhCooper Convertible ₹36.81 lakh less
Pune₹1.06 Crore₹69.25 LakhCooper Convertible ₹36.81 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.03 Crore₹67.48 LakhCooper Convertible ₹35.86 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.11 Crore₹72.21 LakhCooper Convertible ₹38.38 lakh less
Chennai₹1.12 Crore₹73.4 LakhCooper Convertible ₹39.01 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.13 Crore₹74.02 LakhCooper Convertible ₹39.33 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹99.72 Lakh₹65.12 LakhCooper Convertible ₹34.60 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.03 Crore₹67.48 LakhCooper Convertible ₹35.86 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Z4 or the Cooper Convertible?

The Cooper Convertible, by ₹31.50 lakh on the versions compared here: Z4 M40i at ₹90.5 Lakh against Cooper Convertible Cooper S Convertible at ₹59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.03 Crore against ₹67.48 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Cooper Convertible claims 16.82 kmpl against 12.09 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Z4: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The Cooper Convertible: not tested in this form; the Mini Cooper hatchback scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The Z4 has 4 airbags and the Cooper Convertible 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Z4 M40i makes 335 bhp and the Cooper Convertible Cooper S Convertible makes 204 hp and 300 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Z4 is 448 mm longer. Boot space is 281 litres in the Z4 and 160 litres in the Cooper Convertible.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,73,630 a month for the Z4 and ₹1,13,372 for the Cooper Convertible, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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