Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 30ivsWiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V

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

Wiesmann Roadster MF3

3.0i 24V

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2014

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (E89) 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    647 km
    402 mi
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)30iWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
258hp192kW
231hp172kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,080kg2,381lb
Gross weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
647km402mi
Calculated
600km373mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
3,860mm152in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,160mm46in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,290mm90in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,450mm57in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
180L
-
Max trunk volume
310L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 30iWiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 30i: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)30i6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)30iWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)30i
258 hp
192 kW
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
231 hp
172 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 30i has 27 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V and BMW Z4 (E89) 30i: 27 hp (20 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
300 Nm
221 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
1,080 kg
2,381 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 30i and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 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 (E89)30i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 30i and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V: 1.5 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)30i
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)30i
647 km
402 mi
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
600 km
373 mi

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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
231 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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)30i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89) 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 (E89)30i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.8 s
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.9 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)30i
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)30iWiesmannRoadster MF33.0i 24V
Power
258 hp
192 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,080 kg
2,381 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
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/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Range score
647 km
402 mi
600 km
373 mi
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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) 30iWiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 30i

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.0i 24V

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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