The Comparative Analysis :

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) vs. Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)

€ 49,300
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
€ 101,700
 Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) Tesla Roadster 2.5
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,700

ⓘ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 sDrive35i is 11.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster 2.5.
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
70.5
76.8
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
73.7
81.6
70.5 in
Width
73.7 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
50.8 in
Height
44.4 in
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
98.3
166.9
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
92.6
155.4
166.9 in
Length
155.4 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
3483 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3285 lb
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.77 %
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)

General

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
E89
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Asyn­chronous motor
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
288 hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster 2.5

Performance

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5

▶ REPLAY
11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
10.07 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Fuel Economy
25 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 sDrive35i
25 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster 2.5
17 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
364 mi
Range
211 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
53.6 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Tesla Roadster 2.5
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data