BMW Z4 2018 vs BMW 8 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z4 engine produces 272 HP less power than BMW 8 series, whereas torque is 350 NM less than BMW 8 series. Due to the lower power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 117 mm (4.6 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 260'000 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: | 12 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW Z4 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.35 m | |
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BMW Z4 is smaller. BMW Z4 is 53 cm shorter than the BMW 8 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 350 litres | |
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BMW 8 series has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 69 litres less trunk space than the BMW 8 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 8 series, which means BMW Z4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`740 kg | 2`515 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`415 kg | 2`050 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 325 kg | 465 kg | |
| BMW Z4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 procentiem less than BMW 8 series. Therefore, BMW 8 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 63 400 | |
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