The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Automatic (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA Roadster S (03 - 05)
€ 46,600

€ 55,000

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i is 5.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA Roadster S.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
ALPINA Roadster S
50.8
70.5
76.8
51
70.1
78
70.5 in
Width
70.1 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
50.8 in
Height
51 in
98.3
166.9
98.2
161.1
166.9 in
Length
161.1 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
ALPINA Roadster S
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.71 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
ALPINA Roadster S
E89
Generation
E85
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
ALPINA Roadster S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
E5/1

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
242 hp
296 hp
ALPINA Roadster S
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA Roadster S
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
ALPINA Roadster S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA Roadster S
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13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.83 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
13.62 lb/hp
9.83 lb/hp
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
ALPINA Roadster S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
35 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA Roadster S
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
345 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
503 mi
345 mi
ALPINA Roadster S
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
128.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA Roadster S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
ALPINA Roadster S
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data