Car comparison

BMW Z4 (G29) 20ivsBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

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

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BMW Z4 (G29)

20i

197 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022
VS

BMW Z4 (E85)

2.5i

192 hp2494 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW Z4 (G29) 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    867 km
    539 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29)20iBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
197hp147kW
192hp143kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
867km539mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,494cc152cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,091mm161in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,523mm60in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
-
Trunk volume
281L
240L
Max trunk volume-
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29) 20iBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) 20i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29)20i4,500-6,500 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,750 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 (G29)20iBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
29.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
197 hp
147 kW
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
192 hp
143 kW

BMW Z4 (G29) 20i has 5 hp more than BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i and BMW Z4 (G29) 20i: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
320 Nm
236 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 (G29)20i
1,430 kg
3,153 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 (G29)20i
240 km/h
149 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 (G29)20i6.6 s
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) 20i and BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) 20i and BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
867 km
539 mi
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
197 hp
147 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 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 (G29)20i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29) 20i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWZ4 (G29)20i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (G29)20iBMWZ4 (E85)2.5i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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
867 km
539 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 (G29) 20iBMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29) 20i

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 123 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW Z4 (E85) 2.5i

  • Is 95 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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