The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

€ 39,000
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
€ 100,000
 Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 39,000
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 sDrive20i is 11.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
70.5
76.8
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
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 Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3285 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.05 %
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

General

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

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
Tesla Roadster
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
18.21 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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 sDrive20i
35 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
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
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
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive20i
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