Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 28ivsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

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

New comparison

BMW Z4 (E89)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2013
VS

Mini Roadster (R59)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,185 kg
    2,612 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)28iMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
245hp183kW
184hp137kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,185kg2,612lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
134mm5in
Trunk volume-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 28iMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 28i: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)28i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)28iMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
245 hp
183 kW
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i has 61 hp more than Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and BMW Z4 (E89) 28i: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
1,185 kg
2,612 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i5.5 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 28i and Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: 1.5 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and BMW Z4 (E89) 28i: 0.8 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)28i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
809 km
503 mi
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)28i
245 hp
183 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 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
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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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
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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.5 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)28iMiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
-
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (E89) 28iMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 28i

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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