BMW Z4 Roadster (2009 – 2013) vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (2008 – 2012): specs compared

The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is the more powerful of the two, with up to 345 hp against 340 hp. It has the higher top speed: 290 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,405 kg against 1,475 kg. At 4,435 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is 191 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.

Specification BMW Z4 Roadster BMW Z4 Roadster 2009 – 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 2008 – 2012
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2009 – 2013 2008 – 2012
Body style Roadster · Convertible Convertible
Variants 9 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 156 – 340 hp 345 hp
Torque 240 – 500 Nm 390 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.8 – 8.1 s 4.9 – 5.1 s
Top speed 220 – 250 km/h 286 – 290 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.8 – 9.4 L/100 km 9.9 – 11.4 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,239 – 4,244 mm 4,435 mm
Width 1,791 mm 1,808 mm
Height 1,285 – 1,290 mm 1,311 mm
Wheelbase 2,497 mm 2,350 mm
Curb weight 1,405 – 1,580 kg 1,475 – 1,505 kg

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