BMW Z4 Roadster (2009 – 2013) vs Porsche 911 Targa 4 (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Targa 4 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 345 hp against 340 hp. The BMW Z4 Roadster is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.0 s. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 has the higher top speed: 284 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z4 Roadster uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,405 kg against 1,505 kg. At 4,435 mm, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 is 191 mm longer than the BMW Z4 Roadster.
| Specification |
BMW
Z4 Roadster
2009 – 2013
|
Porsche
911 Targa 4
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | Targa · Convertible |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| 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 | 5.0 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 250 km/h | 282 – 284 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 9.4 L/100 km | 10.3 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 – 4,244 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,285 – 1,290 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,497 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,405 – 1,580 kg | 1,505 – 1,535 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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