Car comparison

BMW Z4 (G29) M40ivsVUHL 05 RR 2.3

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

VUHL 05

RR 2.3

385 hp2300 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Most powerful
    385 hp
    287 kW
  • Lightest
    675 kg
    1,488 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    570 hp/t
    425 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

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
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29)M40iVUHL05RR 2.3
Power
340hp254kW
385hp287kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
675kg1,488lb
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
24.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
12.6s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
570hp/t425kW/t259hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
741Nm/t496lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,300cc140cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
3,718mm146in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,594mm63in
-
Rear track
1,589mm63in
-
Ground clearance
114mm4in
110mm4in
Trunk volume
281L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
40L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29)M40iVUHL05RR 2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
8.3 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
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29)M40i
340 hp
254 kW
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW

VUHL 05 RR 2.3 has 45 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29) M40i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) M40i and VUHL 05 RR 2.3: 45 hp (34 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
VUHL05RR 2.3
675 kg
1,488 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
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
VUHL05RR 2.32.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between VUHL 05 RR 2.3 and BMW Z4 (G29) M40i: 1.8 s.

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
VUHL05RR 2.3
570 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp

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
VUHL05RR 2.3
385 hp
287 kW
2.7 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
VUHL05RR 2.3
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (G29)M40iVUHL05RR 2.3
Power
340 hp
254 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
2.7 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
675 kg
1,488 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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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/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
-
CO2 score
168 g/km
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
570 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 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) M40i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29) M40i

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

VUHL 05 RR 2.3

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Is 860 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 349 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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