The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (15 - 18) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 72,000

€ 43,300

€ 72,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is 13.2 inches shorter and 4.8 inches lower.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
46.6
73.4
81.3
51.3
73.4
79.7
73.4 in
Width
73.4 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
46.6 in
Height
51.3 in
93.7
157
97.2
170.2
157 in
Length
170.2 in
93.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2238 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
2590 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
1058 lb
32.1 %

General
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Typ 960
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
960 A1.000
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
238 hp
194 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
258 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Performance
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
160 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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9.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
9.4 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
34 mpg
39 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
360 mi
Range
529 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
360 mi
529 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
130.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
353 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft





No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data