Morgan Roadster (2006 – 2019) vs BMW Z4 Roadster (2006 – 2009): specs compared
The BMW Z4 Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 343 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 6.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 217 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. The Morgan Roadster is the lighter car, from 1,000 kg against 1,195 kg. At 4,092 mm, the BMW Z4 Roadster is 81 mm longer than the Morgan Roadster.
| Specification |
Morgan
Roadster
2006 – 2019
|
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2006 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2019 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 hp | 150 – 343 hp |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 200 – 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 5.0 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 217 km/h | 220 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100 km | 7.5 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 4,092 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,298 – 1,303 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,494 – 2,497 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,000 kg | 1,195 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.