The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)

€ 36,600
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 119,500
 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12) Tesla Roadster 2.5
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,500

ⓘ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 sDrive20i is 11.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)
70.5
76.8
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
92.6
155.4
166.9 in
Length
155.4 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3803 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3285 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
E89
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
181 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
17.91 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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 sDrive20i
35 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
26 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 sDrive20i
503 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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).
53.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
128.7 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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