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BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0ivsBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 20i

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

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BMW Z4 (E85)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2006
VS

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

20i

197 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E85)3.0iBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
Power
231hp172kW
197hp147kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
579km360mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,091mm161in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,299mm51in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance-
117mm5in
Trunk volume
300L
281L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0iBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i4,500-6,500 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E85)3.0iBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
27.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
197 hp
147 kW

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i has 34 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i and BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
1,435 kg
3,164 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 (E85)3.0i
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
241 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i6.2 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i: 0.6 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 (E85)3.0i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i and BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i: 2.1 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 (E85)3.0i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
579 km
360 mi
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
6.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
197 hp
147 kW
6.8 s
241 km/h
150 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 (E85)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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

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 (E85)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i 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 (E85)3.0i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.8 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 (E85)3.0i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E85)3.0iBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202220i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
579 km
360 mi
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 (E85) 3.0iBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 20i

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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