BMW Z4 (E89)
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Comparison overview
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BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,580 kg3,483 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.4 L/100 km25.0 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions219 g/km
- Best estimated range585 km364 mi
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score32/100
BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.0 s
- Most powerful459 hp342 kW
- Highest torque620 Nm457 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight291 hp/t217 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score85/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp |
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| Power | 398hp297kW+92 hp | 459hp342kW+153 hp | 361hp269kW+55 hp | 306hp228kW |
| Torque | 540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm | 620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm | 488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,580kg3,483lb | 1,580kg3,483lb | 1,580kg3,483lb | 1,580kg3,483lb |
| Gross weight | 1,835kg4,045lb | 1,835kg4,045lb | 1,835kg4,045lb | 1,835kg4,045lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 63.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.5 s Calculated | 54.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.4 s Calculated | 62.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.8 s Calculated | 68.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s-0.8 s | 4.0s-1.2 s | 4.7s-0.5 s | 5.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.5s-4.4 s Calculated | 12.1s-5.8 s Calculated | 15.4s-2.5 s Calculated | 17.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s-0.7 s Calculated | 3.9s-1.1 s Calculated | 4.5s-0.5 s Calculated | 4.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 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 city | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.3s-0.9 s Calculated | 11.9s-1.4 s Calculated | 12.7s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 291hp/t217kW/t132hp/1000 lb Calculated | 229hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated | 194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton Calculated | 392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton Calculated | 309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton Calculated | 253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 585km364mi Calculated | 585km364mi Calculated | 585km364mi Calculated | 585km364mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,979cc182cu in | 2,979cc182cu in | 2,979cc182cu in | 2,979cc182cu 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 | 219g/km | 219g/km | 219g/km | 219g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 1) 361 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 5,800 rpm | 1,300-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 5,800 rpm | 1,300-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 5,800 rpm | 1,300-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 5,800 rpm | 1,300-5,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.9 s | 4.5 s | 4.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.0 s | 4.7 s | 5.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.5 s | 12.1 s | 15.4 s | 17.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 5.3 s | 5.6 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 7.9 s | 8.4 s | 8.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.4 s | 10.1 s | 10.7 s | 11.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.3 s | 11.9 s | 12.7 s | 13.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 192 km/h 119 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph | 183 km/h 114 mph | 175 km/h 109 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 398 hp 297 kW |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 459 hp 342 kW |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 361 hp 269 kW |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 306 hp 228 kW |
BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp has 153 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp: 153 hp (114 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 4.4 s |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 4.0 s |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 4.7 s |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 5.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hp: 1.2 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 1) 361 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 229 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 194 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 585 km 364 mi |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 585 km 364 mi |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 585 km 364 mi |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 585 km 364 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 398 hp 297 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 459 hp 342 kW | 4.0 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 361 hp 269 kW | 4.7 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 306 hp 228 kW | 5.2 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | 229 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | 194 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp | BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 398 hp 297 kW | 459 hp 342 kW | 361 hp 269 kW | 306 hp 228 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.0 s | 4.7 s | 5.2 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb | 1,580 kg 3,483 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 585 km 364 mi | 585 km 364 mi | 585 km 364 mi | 585 km 364 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 219 g/km | 219 g/km | 219 g/km | 219 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 252 hp/t 188 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 291 hp/t 217 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 229 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 194 hp/t 144 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hp | BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp | BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 1) 361 hp | BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hp |
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| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year | 2,468 LC/year | 2,468 LC/year | 2,468 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp
- Has 61 hp more
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
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