The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 61,000
 BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..) BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000

ⓘ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 Tesla Roadster is 37.8 cm shorter, 0.9 cm wider and 17.7 cm lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster M40i.
Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
1127
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
1873
2073
1304
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
1864
2024
1873 mm
Width
1864 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2024 mm
1127 mm
Height
1304 mm
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
2352
3946
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
2470
4324
3946 mm
Length
4324 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
295 kg
18.32 %
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)

General

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Roadster
Generation
G29
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B58
SPORT
Engine Code
B58-B30
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
249 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 bhp
335 bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
380 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Tesla Roadster
380 NM
500 NM
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i

Performance

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

53 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster M40i

▶ REPLAY
5.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.81 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster
5.28 kg/bhp
4.81 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽  ( 151 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
Tesla Roadster
151 MPGe
40 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
211 mi
Range
455 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
455 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Environmental Impact
53.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
191 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster M40i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
175 kg
Maximum Payload
250 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
281 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data