Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35ivsBMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

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 (E85)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2006

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 power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Power
306hp228kW
231hp172kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
585km364mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
4,091mm161in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume-
300L
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 (E85) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i: 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 (E85)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
244 km/h
152 mph
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
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
165 km/h
102 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 (E85)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i has 75 hp more than BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 75 hp (56 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 (E85)3.0i
300 Nm
221 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 (E85)3.0i
1,365 kg
3,009 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 (E85)3.0i
244 km/h
152 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 (E85)3.0i5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i: 0.7 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 (E89)35i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 1.9 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 (E89)35i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
585 km
364 mi
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
733 km
456 mi

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 (E85)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
244 km/h
152 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 (E85)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 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 (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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 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 (E89)35i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.9 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 (E89)35i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Range score
585 km
364 mi
733 km
456 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E89) 35iBMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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