The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i (09 - 13)
€ 101,700
€ 49,300
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 11.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 6.5 inches lower than the BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
44.4
73.7
81.6
50.8
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
92.6
155.4
98.3
166.9
155.4 in
Length
166.9 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
98.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.77 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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 manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
SPORT
Engine Code
N54-B30
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
302 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
11.53 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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
25 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
25 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
211 mi
Range
364 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
364 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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).
178.2 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive35i
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
