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Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or BMW Z4 E85?

1995–2004 vs 2002–2008 · Convertible vs Convertible

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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, Lusso, VeloceSpecifications →Listings →
BMW Z4 E852002–2008 · 11 engines · Base, Sportpaket, Premium Package, Open Air PaketSpecifications →Listings →
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Alfa Romeo Spider (916)1995–2004no listings
BMW Z4 E852002–2008no listings
Dimensions
Length4,285 mmLength4,091 mm
Width1,780 mmWidth1,781 mm
Height1,318 mmHeight1,290 mm–1,299 mm
Wheelbase2,540 mmWheelbase2,495 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume140 lTrunk volume260 l
Curb weight1,340 kg–1,450 kgCurb weight1,250 kg–1,425 kg
Fuel tank60 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1995–2004Production years2002–2008
Body typeConvertibleBody typeConvertible
Number of engines3Number of engines11
Power106–162 kW (144–220 hp)Power110–252 kW (150–343 hp)
Displacement (l)1.7–3.0Displacement (l)2.0–3.2
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 1.8 T.Spark 16VLowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.0i
Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 3.0 V6 24VBest 0–100 km/h5 s · M 3.2
Top speed230 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim23 · BaseItems in the base trim24 · Base
Items in the top trim30 · LussoItems in the top trim29 · Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
2 Seats✓2 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob✓Leather Gear Knob—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling✓Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety3 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or BMW Z4 E85?

Length: Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 4,285 mm, BMW Z4 E85 4,091 mm (a 194 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,540 vs 2,495 mm. Boot: 140 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or BMW Z4 E85?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo Spider (916) uses 8.9 l/100 km (1.8 T.Spark 16V); the most frugal BMW Z4 E85 8.2 l/100 km (2.0i).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo Spider (916) or BMW Z4 E85?

The strongest Alfa Romeo Spider (916) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6 24V); the strongest BMW Z4 E85 252 kW (343 hp) (M 3.2).

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