Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 30ivsLotus 2-Eleven 1.8

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

30i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2009-2011
VS

Lotus 2-Eleven

1.8

255 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2007-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Lightest
    745 kg
    1,642 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    342 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 30i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    315 Nm
    232 lb-ft
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)30iLotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
258hp192kW
255hp190kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
242Nm178lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
745kg1,642lb
Gross weight
1,745kg3,847lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
3,822mm150in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,112mm44in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,511mm59in
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Rear track
1,537mm61in
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Trunk volume
180L
-
Max trunk volume
310L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 30iLotus 2-Eleven 1.8PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 30i: Power / Torque
  • Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)30i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
Lotus2-Eleven1.88,000 rpm7,000 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)30iLotus2-Eleven1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)30i
258 hp
192 kW
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 30i has 3 hp more than Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and BMW Z4 (E89) 30i: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)30i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
242 Nm
178 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)30i
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
745 kg
1,642 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)30i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
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 (E89)30i5.8 s
Lotus2-Eleven1.84.0 s

Although BMW Z4 (E89) 30i has more power, Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and BMW Z4 (E89) 30i: 1.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)30i
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)30i
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW
4.0 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 (E89)30i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)30iLotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
258 hp
192 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
745 kg
1,642 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
-
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E89) 30i
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 30i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 73 Nm more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Is 745 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 169 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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