BMW Z4 sDrive35i vs Mercedes-Benz E 500 Cabriolet
| Category | E 500 Cabriolet | BMW Z4 sDrive35i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V8 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 387 / 382 | 306 / 302 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 530 / 391 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1876 / 4136 | 1598 / 3523 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 191 / 189 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €56,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | E 500 Cabriolet | BMW Z4 sDrive35i |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.80 | 1:16.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | E 500 Cabriolet | BMW Z4 sDrive35i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.3 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.2 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.9 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.0 s | 15.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.9 s | 18.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 11.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s | 13.3 s @ 107.5 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | E 500 Cabriolet | BMW Z4 sDrive35i |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.8 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 12.0 s | 7.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.8 s | 9.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 15.4 s | 11.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 19.7 s | 14.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 24.9 s | 17.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.9 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.7 s | 14.2 s |
General performance
| Category | E 500 Cabriolet | BMW Z4 sDrive35i |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 19.5 s @ 1657 ft | 19.9 s @ 1706 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.1 kph (40.5 mph) | 68.1 kph (42.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 145 m (475 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
Summary
| Category | E 500 Cabriolet | BMW Z4 sDrive35i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 99 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Z4 sDrive35i is the fastest by a small margin.
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