Car comparison

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

459 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35i (Stage 2)

398 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35i (Stage 1)

361 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    459 hp
    342 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    287 hp/t
    214 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    210 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    380 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
Power
459hp342kW+153 hp
398hp297kW+92 hp
361hp269kW+55 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,855kg4,090lb
1,855kg4,090lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+25 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.7s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-14.2 s
Calculated
61.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.8 s
4.6s-0.5 s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
11.9s-5.7 s
Calculated
13.4s-4.2 s
Calculated
15.1s-2.5 s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t185kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
611km380mi
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
210g/km
210g/km
210g/km
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 3) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 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 3)459 hp5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 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 3)459 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
13.4 s
15.1 s
17.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.3 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.7 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
192 km/h
119 mph
184 km/h
115 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 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 3)459 hp
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
540 Nm
398 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 3)459 hp
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
1,600 kg
3,527 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 3)459 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp4.0 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp4.3 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp4.6 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp5.1 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: 1.1 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 3)459 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 3)459 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
191 hp/t
143 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 3)459 hp
611 km
380 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
611 km
380 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
611 km
380 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.0 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
398 hp
297 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
361 hp
269 kW
4.6 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.1 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 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 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 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 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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/h5.1 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 3)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
Power
398 hp
297 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
Power
361 hp
269 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 3)459 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.1 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 3)459 hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 3)459 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 2)398 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i (Stage 1)361 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35i306 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
398 hp
297 kW
361 hp
269 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
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
611 km
380 mi
611 km
380 mi
611 km
380 mi
611 km
380 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
210 g/km
210 g/km
210 g/km
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
249 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 459 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 2) 398 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i (Stage 1) 361 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35i 306 hp
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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