The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i (09 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is Sport-Automatic DKG (10 - 13)
€ 43,400

€ 57,300

€ 43,400
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 sDrive30i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 sDrive30i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.89 %

General
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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 sDrive30i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW N54
N52-B30
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5900 rpm
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
335 hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
229 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Performance
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
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12.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
12.93 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
28 mpg
26 mpg
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
402 mi
Range
380 mi
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
402 mi
380 mi
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 sDrive30i
161.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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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