The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
€ 49,000

€ 119,500

€ 49,000
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 sDrive30i is 14.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 7 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
51.3
73.4
79.7
44.4
73.7
81.6
73.4 in
Width
73.7 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
51.3 in
Height
44.4 in
97.2
170.2
92.6
155.4
170.2 in
Length
155.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %

General
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
G29
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
SPORT

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
254 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Performance
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5
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13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
13.06 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
39 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
539 mi
Range
211 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
539 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 sDrive30i
113.6 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
518 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data