BMW Z4 Roadster (2006 – 2009) vs Porsche 911 Targa 4S (2006 – 2008): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Targa 4S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 343 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 288 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,195 kg against 1,475 kg. At 4,427 mm, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S is 335 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.
| Specification |
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2006 – 2009
|
Porsche
911 Targa 4S
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 | 355 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 365 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 8.2 s | 4.8 – 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 250 km/h | 280 – 288 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 – 12.1 L/100 km | 11.8 – 11.9 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 | 1,475 – 1,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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