Car comparison

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 30ivsBMW Z4 (E89) 28i

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

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

30i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230iBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,239mm167in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,291mm51in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,496mm98in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
-
Trunk volume
281L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
55L
CO2 emissions-
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30iBMW Z4 (E89) 28iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)28i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230iBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
19.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
245 hp
183 kW

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i has 13 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5.4 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i and BMW Z4 (E89) 28i: 0.1 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 LCI)Facelift 202230i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: 0.6 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 LCI)Facelift 202230i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
703 km
437 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (E89)28i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i 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 LCI)Facelift 202230i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230iBMWZ4 (E89)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 LCI) Facelift 2022 30iBMW Z4 (E89) 28i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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