Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 sivsBMW Z4 (E89) 28i

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 (E89)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Power
265hp198kW
245hp183kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,091mm161in
4,239mm167in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,291mm51in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,496mm98in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
285L
-
Max trunk volume
340L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

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 (E89) 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 28i: 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 (E89)28i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 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 (E89)28i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si has 20 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 20 hp (15 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 (E89)28i
350 Nm
258 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 (E89)28i
1,495 kg
3,296 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 (E89)28i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (E89)28i5.5 s

Although BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si has more power, BMW Z4 (E89) 28i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 0.2 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 (E89)28i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 (E89)28i
245 hp
183 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (E89)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Power
265 hp
198 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Range score
-
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 (E89) 28i
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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