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BMW Z4 (G29) M40i · Stage 2vsBMW Z4 (G29) M40i · Stage 3vsBMW Z4 (G29) M40i · Stage 1vsBMW Z4 (G29) M40i

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

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BMW Z4 (G29)

M40i (Stage 2)

442 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022
VS

BMW Z4 (G29)

M40i (Stage 3)

510 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022
VS

BMW Z4 (G29)

M40i (Stage 1)

401 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022
VS

BMW Z4 (G29)

M40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 2) 442 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    168 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    332 hp/t
    248 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
Power
442hp330kW+102 hp
510hp380kW+170 hp
401hp299kW+61 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
44.8s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
51.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-0.7 s
3.5s-1.0 s
4.1s-0.4 s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
11.4s-3.8 s
Calculated
10.3s-5.0 s
Calculated
13.1s-2.2 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.2s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
332hp/t248kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
261hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
440Nm/t294lb-ft/ton
Calculated
505Nm/t338lb-ft/ton
Calculated
397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,324mm170in
4,324mm170in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,864mm73in
1,864mm73in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,304mm51in
1,304mm51in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,470mm97in
2,470mm97in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
1,589mm63in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
114mm4in
114mm4in
114mm4in
Trunk volume
281L
281L
281L
281L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
52L
52L
52L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
168g/km
168g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW Z4 (G29) M40i 340 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 2) 442 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 1) 401 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) M40i 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.3 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.5 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
10.3 s
13.1 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.4 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.2 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
442 hp
330 kW
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
510 hp
380 kW
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
401 hp
299 kW
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
340 hp
254 kW

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 hp has 170 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29) M40i 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i 340 hp and BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 hp: 170 hp (127 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
1,535 kg
3,384 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)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 hp and BMW Z4 (G29) M40i 340 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 2) 442 hp and BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 1) 401 hp, separated by only 0.2 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)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
703 km
437 mi
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
703 km
437 mi
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
703 km
437 mi
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
442 hp
330 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
510 hp
380 kW
3.5 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
401 hp
299 kW
4.1 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)M40i340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
Power
401 hp
299 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 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 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
3.5 s
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 2)442 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 3)510 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i (Stage 1)401 hpBMWZ4 (G29)M40i340 hp
Power
442 hp
330 kW
510 hp
380 kW
401 hp
299 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.5 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
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
703 km
437 mi
703 km
437 mi
703 km
437 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
168 g/km
168 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
261 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 2) 442 hpBMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 hpBMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 1) 401 hpBMW Z4 (G29) M40i 340 hp
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 2) 442 hp

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i (Stage 3) 510 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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