The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Audi TT RS plus Roadster S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 38,800

€ 65,900

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i is 1.6 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Audi TT RS plus Roadster.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
50.8
70.5
76.8
53.1
72.5
76.9
70.5 in
Width
72.5 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
50.8 in
Height
53.1 in
98.3
166.9
97.2
165.3
166.9 in
Length
165.3 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
E89
Generation
8J
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
VW EA855
N52-B25
Engine Code
CEPB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
201 hp
355 hp
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
184 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
149 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT RS plus Roadster
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
16.51 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
29 mpg
27 mpg
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
417 mi
Range
434 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
417 mi
434 mi
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
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).
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).
162.9 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
155.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data