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2024 BMW Z4 sDrive30i Roadster
2024 Porsche 718 Roadster
$53,600 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.4 / 10
$70,400 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8 / 10
Sub-Model Z4 Roadster Sub-Model 718 Boxster
Make BMW Make Porsche
Model Z4 Model 718
Model Year 2024 BMW Z4 Roadster Model Year 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster
Year 2024 Year 2024
MSRP $53,600 MSRP $70,400
Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Transmission 6-Speed Manual
Horsepower 255 hp Horsepower 300 hp
Torque 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm Torque 280 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm
City 25 MPG City 20 MPG
Highway 33 MPG Highway 25 MPG
Combined 28 MPG Combined 22 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.7 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.2 gallons
Cruising Range City 342.5 miles Cruising Range City 284 miles
Cruising Range Highway 452.1 miles Cruising Range Highway 355 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 36.1 ft Turning Diameter 36.1 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Strut
Head-Up Display Optional Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Standard Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Optional
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Optional Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Optional Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Optional Hands-Free Liftgate Optional
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Optional Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Optional Remote Trunk Release Optional
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Standard Telematics Not Available
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Optional Leather Seats Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 2 seater Seating Capacity 2 seater
Curb Weight 3,287 lbs Curb Weight 3,020 lbs
Ground Clearance 4.7 in Ground Clearance 4.3 in
Wheelbase 97.2 in Wheelbase 97.4 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9.5"
Front Tire P225/45VR18 Front Tire P235/45ZR18
Rear Tire P255/40VR18 Rear Tire P265/45ZR18
Front Width 63.7 in Front Width 59.6 in
Max Width 73.4 in Max Width 70.9 in
Height 51.4 in Height 50.4 in
Length 170.7 in Length 172.4 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.9 in Front Seat Headroom N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.3 in Front Seat Shoulder Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in Front Seat Leg Room N/A
Trunk Volume 9.9 ft³ Trunk Volume 4.4 ft³