BMW Z4 2006 vs Honda S2000 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 208 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Honda S2000 is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 90 HP less power than Honda S2000, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Honda S2000. Due to the lower power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda S2000, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda S2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW Z4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.28 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z4 is 5 cm shorter than the Honda S2000, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 143 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z4 has 97 litres more trunk space than the Honda S2000. The Honda S2000 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1 metres less than that of the Honda S2000, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | no data | |
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