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Compare Audi TTS 8J Roadster vs BMW Z3 M Roadster vs BMW M4 F83 Convertible

Variants
MT
DCT
S50
S54
M4
M4 DCT
M4 Competition
M4 Competition DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
220 L / 7.8 cu-ft ~ 370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
320 kg / 705 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic 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
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1350 mm / 53.1 in
Size | Length
4198 mm / 165.3 in
4025 mm / 158.5 in
4671 mm / 183.9 in
Size | Width
1842 mm / 72.5 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1546.0 mm / 60.9 in
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
Wheel Size
9J x 18
17 in
Wheelbase
2468 mm / 97.2 in
2812 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
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
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Engine
CDLB
S55B30
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.2:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 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
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 rpm
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1850-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
58%
66%
90%
Pros
  • Decent styling
  • Decent performance
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
  • Exceptionally gorgeous top up or down
  • Great S55 engine
  • Good manual transmission and decent DCT
Cons
  • Engine not special
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only AWD
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
  • Quite heavy
  • Does not handle all that well

Price

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