BMW Z4 vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The BMW Z4 starts from $99,200 before on-road costs, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar opens at $97,779. That makes the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the more affordable entry point by $1,421.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $109,120 and $107,557 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the BMW Z4 by roughly $1,850 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW Z4 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar gets a 11.4-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar counters with wireless charging, power tailgate, Meridian audio and ambient lighting that the BMW Z4 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW Z4 gets vernasca leather upholstery while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers leather.

The BMW Z4 uses a Petrol producing 145kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar responds with a 2.0L I4 Turbo Petrol making 184kW and 365Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds.

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW Z4 is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW Z4 measures 4,324mm long on a 2,470mm wheelbase, 473mm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar at 4,797mm (2,874mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 281L in the BMW Z4 and 748L in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, giving the Land Rover Range Rover Velar a 467L advantage. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar seats 5 vs 2.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,853/year for the BMW Z4 and $2,223/year for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. That is a $370 annual difference in favour of the BMW Z4.

Estimated annual total: $1,853 (BMW Z4) vs $2,223 (Land Rover Range Rover Velar). The BMW Z4 saves you roughly $370 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW Z4) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Land Rover Range Rover Velar). Both match on warranty length.