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BMW Z4 (E89) 35is · Stage 2vsBMW Z4 (E89) 35is · Stage 3vsBMW Z4 (E89) 35is · Stage 1vsBMW Z4 (E89) 35is

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35is (Stage 2)

442 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35is (Stage 3)

510 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35is (Stage 1)

401 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 (E89)

35is

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 2) 442 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • 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 economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    698 Nm
    514 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    319 hp/t
    238 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
Power
442hp330kW+102 hp
510hp380kW+170 hp
401hp299kW+61 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm
698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm
549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm
450Nm332lb-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
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+22 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+3 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
48.5s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-15.3 s
Calculated
55.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-8.0 s
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-0.7 s
3.7s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.1s-3.9 s
Calculated
11.0s-5.0 s
Calculated
14.0s-2.0 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
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
11.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.5s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
319hp/t238kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
380Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
436Nm/t292lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-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
4,244mm167in
4,244mm167in
4,244mm167in
4,244mm167in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,284mm51in
1,284mm51in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,496mm98in
2,496mm98in
2,496mm98in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
1,511mm59in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
1,537mm61in
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) 35is (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35is 340 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 2) 442 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 1) 401 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35is 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hp5,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp5,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp5,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp5,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.6 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
11.0 s
14.0 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.6 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.5 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
442 hp
330 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
510 hp
380 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
401 hp
299 kW
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
340 hp
254 kW

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 hp has 170 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 35is 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35is 340 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 hp: 170 hp (127 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
698 Nm
514 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
549 Nm
405 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 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)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 35is 340 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 2) 442 hp and BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 1) 401 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)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 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)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
611 km
380 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
611 km
380 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
611 km
380 mi
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
442 hp
330 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
401 hp
299 kW
4.3 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 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)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 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)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.8 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)35is (Stage 2)442 hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hp
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 2)442 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 3)510 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is (Stage 1)401 hpBMWZ4 (E89)35is340 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
510 hp
380 kW
401 hp
299 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
698 Nm
514 lb-ft
549 Nm
405 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,244 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 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
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
319 hp/t
238 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW Z4 (E89) 35is 340 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) 35is (Stage 2) 442 hp

  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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