BMW Z4 Roadster (2006 – 2009) vs Porsche 911 Targa 4 (2006 – 2008): specs compared
The BMW Z4 Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 343 hp against 325 hp. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 11.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,195 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,427 mm, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 is 335 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.
| Specification |
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2006 – 2009
|
Porsche
911 Targa 4
2006 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2009 | 2006 – 2008 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | Targa · Convertible |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 343 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 365 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 8.2 s | 5.1 – 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 250 km/h | 275 – 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 12.1 L/100 km | 11.3 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,092 mm | 4,427 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,298 – 1,303 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,494 – 2,497 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,195 – 1,410 kg | 1,450 – 1,490 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.