Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35ivsMorgan Roadster 3.7 V6

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

Morgan Roadster

3.7 V6

280 hpGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2019

Comparison overview

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

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BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • 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 performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Lightest
    950 kg
    2,094 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35iMorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
306hp228kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
950kg2,094lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
585km364mi
Calculated
534km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
-
Length
4,239mm167in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
-
Front track
1,511mm59in
-
Rear track
1,559mm61in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
230g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35iMorgan Roadster 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
MorganRoadster3.7 V66,000 rpm-6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35iMorganRoadster3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i has 26 hp more than Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6 and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 26 hp (19 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
380 Nm
280 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
950 kg
2,094 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 0.9 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
534 km
332 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.5 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iMorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
950 kg
2,094 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
585 km
364 mi
534 km
332 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
230 g/km
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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) 35iMorgan Roadster 3.7 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

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

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Is 630 kg lighter
  • Has 101 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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