Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i · Stage 2vsBMW Z4 (E89) 35i · Stage 3vsBMW Z4 (E89) 35i · Stage 1vsBMW Z4 (E89) 35i

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35i (Stage 2)

398 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35i (Stage 3)

459 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35i (Stage 1)

361 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    219 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    585 km
    364 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    291 hp/t
    217 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
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
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
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 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
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
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-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
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-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 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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