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BMW Z4 (G29) 30ivsBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 30i

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

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BMW Z4 (G29)

30i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022
VS

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

30i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (G29) 30i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    852 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29)30iBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
852km530mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,609mm63in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
117mm5in
Trunk volume
281L
281L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29) 30iBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) 30i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29)30i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29)30iBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)30i
258 hp
192 kW
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)30i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
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)30i
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
1,470 kg
3,241 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)30i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)30i5.4 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5.4 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 (G29)30i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) 30i and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: 1.3 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)30i
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)30i
852 km
530 mi
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29)30i
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)30i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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)30i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29) 30i 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)30i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.4 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)30i
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (G29)30iBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Range score
852 km
530 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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) 30iBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29) 30i

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (93 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
  • Largest trunk

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