The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
€ 36,600

€ 100,000

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i is 11.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Tesla Roadster
50.8
70.5
76.8
44.4
73.7
81.6
70.5 in
Width
73.7 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
50.8 in
Height
44.4 in
98.3
166.9
92.6
155.4
166.9 in
Length
155.4 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Tesla Roadster
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.05 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Tesla Roadster
E89
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Tesla Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
SPORT

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
154 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Tesla Roadster
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster
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21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
21.4 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
35 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
503 mi
Range
211 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
503 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
53.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
128.7 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Tesla Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data