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Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0vsBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 M40i

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

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Bugatti W16 Mistral

8.0

1600 hp7993 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedRoadster2024-2025
VS

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

M40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026

Comparison overview

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Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    420 km/h
    261 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,600 hp
    1,193 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,600 Nm
    1,180 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    784 hp/t
    585 kW/t
    1.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i

  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBugattiW16 Mistral8.0BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Power
1,600hp1,193kW
340hp254kW
Torque
1,600Nm1,180lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight-
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.2s99% target: 416 km/h / 258 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
5.6s
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.8L/100 km10.8mpg US13.0mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.1s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
784hp/t585kW/t356hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
784Nm/t525lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
445km276mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
7,993cc488cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,694mm185in
4,324mm170in
Width
2,034mm80in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,209mm48in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,711mm107in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,749mm69in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,661mm65in
1,589mm63in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
114mm4in
Trunk volume-
281L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
97L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40iPowerTorque
  • Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BugattiW16 Mistral8.07,050 rpm2,250-7,000 rpm7,300 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBugattiW16 Mistral8.0BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.6 s
15.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
12.4 s
-
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.2 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.7 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.1 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
274 km/h
171 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
340 hp
254 kW

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0 has 1,260 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i and Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: 1,260 hp (940 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
1,565 kg
3,450 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
420 km/h
261 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.02.4 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0 and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i: 2.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i and Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0: 13.7 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
445 km
276 mi
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
642 km
399 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
2.4 s
420 km/h
261 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
340 hp
254 kW
4.5 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,209 mm
47.6 in
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
2.4 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.5 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
BugattiW16 Mistral8.0
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBugattiW16 Mistral8.0BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Power
1,600 hp
1,193 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
1,600 Nm
1,180 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
420 km/h
261 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
21.8 L/100 km
10.8 mpg US
13.0 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,209 mm
47.6 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
445 km
276 mi
642 km
399 mi
Trunk score
-
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
784 hp/t
585 kW/t
1.3 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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
VehicleBugatti W16 Mistral 8.0BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i
Consumption21.8 L/100 km10.8 mpg US13 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km38.15 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi61.40 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,270 L864 US gal719 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,723 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Bugatti W16 Mistral 8.0

  • Has 1,260 hp more
  • Has 1,100 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 150 km/h (93 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 567 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i

  • Is 475 kg lighter
  • Uses 13.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 197 km (122 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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