Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i · Stage 3vsBMW Z4 (E89) 28i · Stage 2vsBMW Z4 (E89) 28i · Stage 1vsBMW Z4 (E89) 28i

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

28i (Stage 3)

367 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

28i (Stage 2)

318 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

28i (Stage 1)

289 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    246 hp/t
    183 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
Power
367hp274kW+122 hp
318hp238kW+73 hp
289hp216kW+44 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.6 s
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
68.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.2 s
4.7s-0.8 s
5.0s-0.5 s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
13.1s-6.5 s
Calculated
15.0s-4.5 s
Calculated
16.5s-3.1 s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
13.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
246hp/t183kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
4,239mm167in
4,239mm167in
4,239mm167in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,291mm51in
1,291mm51in
1,291mm51in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,496mm98in
2,496mm98in
2,496mm98in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 2) 318 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 1) 289 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 28i 245 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 2) 318 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 1) 289 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 28i 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
15.0 s
16.5 s
19.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
318 hp
238 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
289 hp
216 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
245 hp
183 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hp has 122 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 28i 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i 245 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hp: 122 hp (91 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
1,495 kg
3,296 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)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)28i (Stage 3)367 hp4.3 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp4.7 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp5.0 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 28i 245 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 2) 318 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 1) 289 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
809 km
503 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
809 km
503 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
809 km
503 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
4.3 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
318 hp
238 kW
4.7 s
280 km/h
174 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
289 hp
216 kW
5.0 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hp 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)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.5 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)28i (Stage 3)367 hp
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 3)367 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 2)318 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i (Stage 1)289 hpBMWZ4 (E89)28i245 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
318 hp
238 kW
289 hp
216 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
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-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 g/km
Power-to-weight score
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 2) 318 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 1) 289 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 28i 245 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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