The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i Sport-Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 101,700

€ 38,800

€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 2.5 is 29.3 cm shorter, 8.3 cm wider and 16.4 cm lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
1127
1873
2073
1291
1790
1951
1873 mm
Width
1790 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1951 mm
1127 mm
Height
1291 mm
2352
3946
2496
4239
3946 mm
Length
4239 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2496 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
190 kg
12.62 %

General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Roadster
Generation
E89
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
SPORT
Engine Code
N52-B25

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
288 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 bhp
201 bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
370 NM
250 NM
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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4.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.49 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
4.57 kg/bhp
7.49 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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
34 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
151 MPGe
34 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
211 mi
Range
417 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
417 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive23i
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
175 kg
Maximum Payload
255 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
310 L




No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data