MG Cyberster vs BMW Z4

The MG Cyberster starts from $99,900 before on-road costs, while the BMW Z4 opens at $99,200. That makes the BMW Z4 the more affordable entry point by $700.

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 $109,890 and $109,120 respectively.

The MG Cyberster qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The BMW Z4, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the MG Cyberster by roughly $7,180 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.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG Cyberster stands out with Apple CarPlay and head-up display that you will not find on the BMW Z4. The BMW Z4 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG Cyberster uses a Electric Motor producing 250kW and 475Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 seconds.

The BMW Z4 responds with a Petrol making 145kW and 300Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds.

The MG Cyberster has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 145kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG Cyberster is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG Cyberster measures 4,535mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 200mm longer than the BMW Z4 at 4,335mm (2,470mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG Cyberster generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 249L in the MG Cyberster and 210L in the BMW Z4, giving the MG Cyberster a 39L advantage. The MG Cyberster seats 5 vs 2.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $787/year for the MG Cyberster and $2,223/year for the BMW Z4. That is a $1,436 annual difference in favour of the MG Cyberster.

Estimated annual total: $787 (MG Cyberster) vs $2,223 (BMW Z4). The MG Cyberster saves you roughly $1,436 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 999,999km (MG Cyberster) vs 5 years / 999,999km (BMW Z4). The MG Cyberster has longer coverage.