Compare BMW Z4 E85 LCI vs BMW Z4 E85 vs Audi TTS 8J Roadster

Variants
2.0i
2.5si
2.5si AT
2.5i
2.5i AT
3.0si
3.0si AT
2.2i
2.2i AT
2.5i
2.5i AT
3.0i
3.0i AT
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
225 kg / 496 lbs
320 kg / 705 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/40 R18
Turning Circle
9.8 m / 32.1 ft
9.8 m / 32.1 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1299 mm / 51.1 in
1350 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4091 mm / 161.1 in
4198 mm / 165.3 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1473.0 mm / 58.0 in
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheel Size
9J x 18
Wheelbase
2495 mm / 98.2 in
2468 mm / 97.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
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
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
6-speed
6-speed

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
78%
58%
Pros
  • Good N52 engine
  • New ZF 6HP autoamtic transmission
  • Electric power steering problem fixed
  • Small turning circle
  • Beautiful, unforgettable styling
  • Quite roomy inside
  • Great M54 inline-6 engine
  • Small turning circle
  • Decent styling
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible ZF 5HP automatic transmission
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Power steering problems
  • Engine not special
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only AWD

Price

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