Car comparison

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9vsTVR Chimaera 4.6

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

TVR Chimaera

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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 estimated range
    503 km
    313 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ8 (E52)4.9TVRChimaera4.6
Power
400hp298kW
288hp215kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
503km313mi
Calculated
422km262mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,941cc302cu in
4,546cc277cu in
Length
4,400mm173in
3,965mm156in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,317mm52in
1,223mm48in
Wheelbase
2,505mm99in
2,282mm90in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
203L
310L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9TVR Chimaera 4.6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ8 (E52)4.96,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 rpm
TVRChimaera4.65,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ8 (E52)4.9TVRChimaera4.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
184 km/h
114 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
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has 112 hp more than TVR Chimaera 4.6.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 112 hp (84 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
TVRChimaera4.6
407 Nm
300 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
TVRChimaera4.6
1,060 kg
2,337 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
TVRChimaera4.6
257 km/h
160 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
TVRChimaera4.64.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 1.0 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
503 km
313 mi
TVRChimaera4.6
422 km
262 mi

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
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
4.7 s
257 km/h
160 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
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 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
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
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.7 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
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ8 (E52)4.9TVRChimaera4.6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
288 hp
215 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
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
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 in
Range score
503 km
313 mi
422 km
262 mi
Trunk score
203 L
7.2 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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) 4.9TVR Chimaera 4.6
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 112 hp more
  • Has 93 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Is 600 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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