The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 101,700
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) Tesla Roadster 2.5
€ 46,000
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000

ⓘ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 2.5 is 29.3 cm shorter, 8.3 cm wider and 16.4 cm lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
1127
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
1873
2073
1291
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
1790
1951
1873 mm
Width
1790 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1951 mm
1127 mm
Height
1291 mm
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
2352
3946
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)
2496
4239
3946 mm
Length
4239 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2496 mm

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.04 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i Sport-Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
SPORT
Engine Code
N20-B20
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
288 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 bhp
242 bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1250 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
370 NM
350 NM
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

Performance

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

54 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5

62 mph 62
mph

79 m
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

▶ REPLAY
4.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
4.57 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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
42 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
151 MPGe
42 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
211 mi
Range
503 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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).
128.7 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive28i
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