Car comparison

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9vsPanoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005
VS

Panoz Esperante

4.6 i V8 32V

324 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ8 (E52)4.9PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
400hp298kW
324hp242kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
427Nm315lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
59.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,941cc302cu in
4,601cc281cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
4,475mm176in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
203L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
  • Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ8 (E52)4.96,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 rpm
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ8 (E52)4.9PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
324 hp
242 kW

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has 76 hp more than Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 76 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
427 Nm
315 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 and Panoz Esperante 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
324 hp
242 kW
5.1 s
249 km/h
155 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
324 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,475 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ8 (E52)4.9PanozEsperante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
324 hp
242 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,475 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
-
Trunk score
203 L
7.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
223 hp/t
167 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
VehicleBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Has 73 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 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

  • Heaviest

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