The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12) vs. BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)

€ 119,500
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12) Tesla Roadster 2.5
€ 36,600
 BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16) BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
€ 119,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 sDrive18i.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
73.7
81.6
50.8
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)
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 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
92.6
155.4
Blueprint BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)
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 sDrive18i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Tesla Roadster 2.5 Sport (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.05 %
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i Automatic (13 - 16)

General

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
SPORT
Engine Code
N20-B20
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
154 hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

Performance

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster 2.5

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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
35 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
35 mpg
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
211 mi
Range
503 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
503 mi
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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 sDrive18i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster 2.5
BMW Z4 Roadster sDrive18i
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