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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 M40ivsBMW Z4 (E89) 35i

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

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

M40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2013

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40iBMWZ4 (E89)35i
Power
340hp254kW
306hp228kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,855kg4,090lb
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
59.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,239mm167in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,291mm51in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,496mm98in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,559mm61in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
281L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
55L
CO2 emissions-
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40iBMW Z4 (E89) 35iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40iBMWZ4 (E89)35i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
340 hp
254 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i has 34 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i4.5 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 0.6 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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
642 km
399 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
340 hp
254 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40iBMWZ4 (E89)35i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Range score
642 km
399 mi
611 km
380 mi
CO2 score
-
210 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40iBMW Z4 (E89) 35i
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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