The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)

€ 32,000
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 49,300
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
51.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10)
72
80.1
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
70.5
76.8
72 in
Width
70.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
51.9 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10)
99.5
173
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
98.3
166.9
173 in
Length
166.9 in
99.5 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)

General

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Typ 939
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Performance

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

▶ REPLAY
17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
17.51 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
29 mpg
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
364 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
531 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
155.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo Spider 1.8 TBi 16V
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
7.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data