Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35ivsVUHL 05 2.0

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

VUHL 05

2.0

289 hp2000 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

VUHL 05 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    725 kg
    1,598 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    399 hp/t
    297 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35iVUHL052.0
Power
306hp228kW
289hp216kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
725kg1,598lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
35.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
399hp/t297kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
579Nm/t388lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
585km364mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,000cc122cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
3,718mm146in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,511mm59in
-
Rear track
1,559mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
40L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35iVUHL052.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
12.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
VUHL052.0
289 hp
216 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i has 17 hp more than VUHL 05 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between VUHL 05 2.0 and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 17 hp (13 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
VUHL052.0
420 Nm
310 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
VUHL052.0
725 kg
1,598 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
VUHL052.0
245 km/h
152 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
VUHL052.03.7 s

Although BMW Z4 (E89) 35i has more power, VUHL 05 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between VUHL 05 2.0 and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 1.5 s.

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
VUHL052.0
399 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp

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
VUHL052.0
289 hp
216 kW
3.7 s
245 km/h
152 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
VUHL052.0
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iVUHL052.0
Power
306 hp
228 kW
289 hp
216 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
725 kg
1,598 lb
Fuel consumption
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/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
585 km
364 mi
-
CO2 score
219 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
399 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 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) 35i
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

VUHL 05 2.0

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 855 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 205 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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