The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i (13 - 16) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
€ 44,300

€ 119,500

€ 44,300
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 sDrive28i is 29.3 cm longer, 8.3 cm narrower and 16.4 cm taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
1291
1790
1951
1127
1873
2073
1790 mm
Width
1873 mm
1951 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1291 mm
Height
1127 mm
2496
4239
2352
3946
4239 mm
Length
3946 mm
2496 mm
Wheelbase
2352 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1490 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.85 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
E89
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
SPORT

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
288 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
242 bhp
288 bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
350 NM
400 NM
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5
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6.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.57 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
6.1 kg/bhp
4.57 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 151 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
42 mpg
151 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
31 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
503 mi
Range
211 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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).
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 sDrive28i
128.7 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
255 kg
Maximum Payload
175 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
No data




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data