Car comparison

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSIvsBMW Z4 (G29) M40i

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

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Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

386 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present
VS

BMW Z4 (G29)

M40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    386 hp
    288 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    678 kg
    1,495 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    569 hp/t
    425 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSIBMWZ4 (G29)M40i
Power
386hp288kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
678kg1,495lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight-
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
34.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
57.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.7s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
7.7s
15.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.6s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.1s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
569hp/t425kW/t258hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
737Nm/t493lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
480km298mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
3,836mm151in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,081mm43in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,589mm63in
Ground clearance-
114mm4in
Trunk volume
250L
281L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
52L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
168g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSIBMW Z4 (G29) M40iPowerTorque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) M40i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSIBMWZ4 (G29)M40i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.6 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.7 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.7 s
15.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.1 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
228 km/h
142 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
340 hp
254 kW

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI has 46 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29) M40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
678 kg
1,495 lb
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI2.7 s
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i4.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI and BMW Z4 (G29) M40i: 1.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI: 2.6 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
569 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
480 km
298 mi
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,836 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,081 mm
42.6 in
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI 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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
2.7 s
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
569 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
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
VehicleDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSIBMWZ4 (G29)M40i
Power
386 hp
288 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.7 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
678 kg
1,495 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,836 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,081 mm
42.6 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
480 km
298 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
569 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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
VehicleDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSIBMW Z4 (G29) M40i
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Is 857 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 348 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 223 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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