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BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) · Facelift 2013

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Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    234 hp
    174 kW
  • Highest torque
    372 Nm
    274 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    180 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
Power
234hp174kW+78 hp
203hp151kW+47 hp
184hp137kW+28 hp
156hp116kW
Torque
372Nm274lb-ft+132 Nm
324Nm239lb-ft+84 Nm
293Nm216lb-ft+53 Nm
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,725kg3,803lb
1,725kg3,803lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
+33 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+21 km/h
233 km/h
145 mph
+12 km/h
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
79.0s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
82.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph-3.7 s
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s-1.8 s
6.7s-1.2 s
7.1s-0.8 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
22.5s-17.2 s
Calculated
26.8s-12.9 s
Calculated
30.8s-8.9 s
Calculated
39.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu in
1,997cc122cu 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
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
180L
180L
180L
180L
Max trunk volume
310L
310L
310L
310L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 1) 184 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i 156 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 2) 203 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 1) 184 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i 156 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hp5,000 rpm1,250-4,400 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hp5,000 rpm1,250-4,400 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hp5,000 rpm1,250-4,400 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp5,000 rpm1,250-4,400 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
26.8 s
30.8 s
39.7 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 hp has 78 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i 156 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i 156 hp and BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 hp: 78 hp (58 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 hp and BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i 156 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 2) 203 hp and BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 1) 184 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hp
234 hp
174 kW
6.1 s
254 km/h
158 mph
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
6.7 s
242 km/h
150 mph
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
233 km/h
145 mph
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
156 hp
116 kW
7.9 s
221 km/h
137 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 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
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 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 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 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.1 s
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.9 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 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 3)234 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 2)203 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i (Stage 1)184 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201318i156 hp
Power
234 hp
174 kW
203 hp
151 kW
184 hp
137 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
372 Nm
274 lb-ft
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
293 Nm
216 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 2) 203 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 1) 184 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i 156 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 18i (Stage 3) 234 hp

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 48 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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