2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 BMW Z4

To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 135 2009 BMW Z4
Make BMW BMW
Model 135 Z4
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 401 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.3 seconds 5.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 55 L


 

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