Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35isvsBMW 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)

35is

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86)

3.0 si

265 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (E89) 35is

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • 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)35isBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Power
340hp254kW
265hp198kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,325kg2,921lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
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
63.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,244mm167in
4,091mm161in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,268mm50in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume-
285L
Max trunk volume-
340L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35isBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 siPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35is: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is5,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 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)35isBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 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
5.6 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
340 hp
254 kW
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
265 hp
198 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is has 75 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) 35is: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
450 Nm
332 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)35is
1,600 kg
3,527 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)35is
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)35is4.8 s
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35is and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 0.9 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)35is
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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)35is
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 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)35is
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 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)35isBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
Power
340 hp
254 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 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
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 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
611 km
380 mi
-
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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) 35is
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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