Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35ivsBMW Z4 (G29) M40i

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (G29)

M40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 (G29)M40i
Power
306hp228kW
340hp254kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
585km364mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,589mm63in
Ground clearance-
114mm4in
Trunk volume-
281L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
52L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35iBMW Z4 (G29) M40iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) M40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 (G29)M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
340 hp
254 kW

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i has 34 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and BMW Z4 (G29) M40i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
1,535 kg
3,384 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
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5.2 s
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 0.7 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 2.0 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)35i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
585 km
364 mi
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
340 hp
254 kW
4.5 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
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.5 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
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 (G29)M40i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Range score
585 km
364 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
-
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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) 35iBMW Z4 (G29) M40i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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