The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (13 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 49,600

€ 49,000

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Z4 Roadster sDrive35i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
50.8
70.5
76.8
51.3
73.4
79.7
70.5 in
Width
73.4 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
50.8 in
Height
51.3 in
98.3
166.9
97.2
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %

General
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
E89
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
BMW B48
N54-B30
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5000 rpm
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
302 hp
254 hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Performance
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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11.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
11.53 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
25 mpg
39 mpg
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
364 mi
Range
539 mi
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
364 mi
539 mi
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
178.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
562 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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