2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 BMW 116
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 and 2009 BMW 116 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 Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 BMW 116 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z4 | 116 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
