Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35isvsDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35is

340 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

345 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2016-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Lightest
    740 kg
    1,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    466 hp/t
    348 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    380 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35isDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
340hp254kW
345hp257kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
740kg1,631lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
63.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
31.9s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
10.4s
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg 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
12.9s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
466hp/t348kW/t211hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
608Nm/t407lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
480km298mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,244mm167in
3,740mm147in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume-
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
48L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35isDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35is: Power / Torque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is5,900 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,150 rpm
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI5,400 rpm2,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35isDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
10.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
205 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
340 hp
254 kW
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
345 hp
257 kW

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI has 5 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 35is.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35is and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
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
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
740 kg
1,631 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
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is4.8 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI3.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI and BMW Z4 (E89) 35is: 1.5 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35is and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: 1.0 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)35is
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
466 hp/t
348 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
611 km
380 mi
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
480 km
298 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35is
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
345 hp
257 kW
3.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,740 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.3 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
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
466 hp/t
348 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35isDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
345 hp
257 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
740 kg
1,631 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,740 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
480 km
298 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
-
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
466 hp/t
348 kW/t
2.1 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) 35isDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35is

  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 860 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 254 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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