Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 sivsBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86)

3.0 si

265 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008
VS

BMW Z4 (E85)

2.5i

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    285 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
265hp198kW
192hp143kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,494cc152cu in
Length
4,091mm161in
4,091mm161in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
285L
240L
Max trunk volume
340L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 siBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si6,600 rpm2,750 rpm6,850 rpm
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
29.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
265 hp
198 kW
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
192 hp
143 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si has 73 hp more than BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 73 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
1,335 kg
2,943 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si5.7 s
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si and BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
192 hp
143 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
265 hp
198 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Range score
-
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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