The Comparative Analysis :
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35is M DKG (13 - 16) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i (13 - 16)
€ 57,600

€ 34,300

€ 57,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 sDrive35is is 0.2 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
50.6
70.5
76.8
50.8
70.5
76.8
70.5 in
Width
70.5 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
50.6 in
Height
50.8 in
98.3
167.1
98.3
166.9
167.1 in
Length
166.9 in
98.3 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3803 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.14 %

General
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
E89
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
BMW N20
N54-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5900 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
335 hp
154 hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Performance
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
10.53 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
26 mpg
35 mpg
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
503 mi
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
380 mi
503 mi
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
170.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Z4 Roadster sDrive35is
Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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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