Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35ivsBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86)

3.0 si

265 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Power
306hp228kW
265hp198kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,325kg2,921lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
585km364mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
4,091mm161in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,268mm50in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume-
285L
Max trunk volume-
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35iBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 siPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si6,600 rpm2,750 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
265 hp
198 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i has 41 hp more than BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
1,325 kg
2,921 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 (E89)35i
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (E89)35i5.2 s
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (E89)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
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
Range score
585 km
364 mi
-
CO2 score
219 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 (E89) 35i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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