Car comparison

BMW Z4 (G29) M40ivsDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

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

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BMW Z4 (G29)

M40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022
VS

Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

360 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2016-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • 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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    740 kg
    1,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    486 hp/t
    363 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29)M40iDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
340hp254kW
360hp268kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
740kg1,631lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
57.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
31.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg 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
12.6s
Calculated
11.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
486hp/t363kW/t221hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
608Nm/t407lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
600km373mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
3,740mm147in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
281L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
48L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29) M40iDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) M40i: Power / Torque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI5,400 rpm2,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29)M40iDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
10.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
11.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
340 hp
254 kW
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
360 hp
268 kW

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI has 20 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29) M40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
740 kg
1,631 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
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i4.5 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI3.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI and BMW Z4 (G29) M40i: 1.2 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
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i and Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI: 0.6 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
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
486 hp/t
363 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
703 km
437 mi
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
600 km
373 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
340 hp
254 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
360 hp
268 kW
3.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,740 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 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
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
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 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
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
3.3 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
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
486 hp/t
363 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (G29)M40iDonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
740 kg
1,631 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,740 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
600 km
373 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
486 hp/t
363 kW/t
2.1 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) M40iDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-S 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 795 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 265 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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