2008 BMW 750 vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 750 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
