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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 20i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    419 Nm
    309 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    180 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 3)276 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
419Nm309lb-ft+149 Nm
365Nm269lb-ft+95 Nm
329Nm243lb-ft+59 Nm
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
+34 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+21 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+13 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-3.8 s
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.6 s
5.9s-1.0 s
6.2s-0.7 s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
18.4s-11.8 s
Calculated
21.7s-8.5 s
Calculated
24.3s-5.9 s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.5s
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
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-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
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
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 20i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i 184 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 3)276 hp5,000 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hp5,000 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hp5,000 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp5,000 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 3)276 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.7 s
24.3 s
30.2 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.8 s
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.0 s
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i 184 hp and BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 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 20i (Stage 3) 276 hp and BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i 184 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 2) 239 hp and BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 1) 217 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 201320i (Stage 3)276 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 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 201320i (Stage 3)276 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 201320i (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
5.4 s
266 km/h
165 mph
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
5.9 s
253 km/h
157 mph
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
232 km/h
144 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 201320i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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 201320i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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 201320i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 201320i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 201320i (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 3) 276 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 201320i (Stage 3)276 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.9 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 201320i (Stage 3)276 hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 201320i (Stage 3)276 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 2)239 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i (Stage 1)217 hpBMWZ4 (E89 LCI)Facelift 201320i184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
329 Nm
243 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 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
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 20i (Stage 3) 276 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 2) 239 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i (Stage 1) 217 hpBMW Z4 (E89 LCI) Facelift 2013 20i 184 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 20i (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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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