The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 45,800
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

ⓘ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 11.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i.
Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
70.5
76.8
73.7 in
Width
70.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.8 in
44.4 in
Height
50.8 in
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
98.3
166.9
155.4 in
Length
166.9 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.63 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)

General

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Roadster
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
SPORT
Engine Code
N52-B30
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
254 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Performance

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.06 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
13.06 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
28 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
211 mi
Range
412 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
412 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
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).
157.2 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data