Compare BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Audi TTS 8J Roadster

Variants
S50
S54
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
320 kg / 705 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1350 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
4198 mm / 165.3 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheel Size
17 in
9J x 18
Wheelbase
2468 mm / 97.2 in

Performance

Fuel Economy
16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
CDLB
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power
272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
137.1 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
66%
58%
Pros
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
  • Decent styling
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
  • Engine not special
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only AWD

Price

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