BMW Z4 Roadster (2013 – 2016) vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 340 hp. It has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,395 kg against 1,500 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet is 252 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.
| Specification |
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2013 – 2016
|
Porsche
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 156 – 340 hp | 350 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 500 Nm | 390 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 8.1 s | 4.9 – 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 249 km/h | 280 – 282 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 9.4 L/100 km | 8.7 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,491 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,497 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,395 – 1,525 kg | 1,500 – 1,520 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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