The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (13 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is Sport-Automatic DKG (10 - 13)
€ 44,300

€ 57,300

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Z4 Roadster sDrive28i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
50.8
70.5
76.8
50.6
70.5
76.8
70.5 in
Width
70.5 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
50.8 in
Height
50.6 in
98.3
166.9
98.3
167.1
166.9 in
Length
167.1 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.82 %

General
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
E89
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N54
N20-B20
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5900 rpm
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
242 hp
335 hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Performance
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
13.44 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
35 mpg
26 mpg
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
380 mi
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
503 mi
380 mi
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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).
170.4 kWh
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
128.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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