2016 BMW Z4 vs 2017 Jaguar F-Type

2016 BMW Z4

2017 Jaguar F-Type

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2-Door Roadster sDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i	22	34	$46,225	$49,700
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35i	17	24	$53,400	$57,500
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35is	17	24	$61,540	$66,350

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Convertible Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic	20	28	$62,698	$66,700
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic Premium	20	28	$66,928	$71,200
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic R AWD	15	23	$101,755	$108,250
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic S	19	27	$78,678	$83,700
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic S AWD	18	26	$84,318	$89,700
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic S British Design Edition	19	27	$89,488	$95,200
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic S British Design Edition AWD	18	26	$95,128	$101,200
F-TYPE Convertible Automatic SVR AWD	N/A	N/A	$121,072	$128,800
F-TYPE Convertible Manual	16	24	$61,476	$65,400
F-TYPE Convertible Manual Premium	16	24	$65,706	$69,900
F-TYPE Convertible Manual S	15	24	$77,268	$82,200
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic	20	28	$58,938	$62,700
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic Premium	20	28	$64,014	$68,100
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic R AWD	15	23	$99,076	$105,400
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic S	19	27	$75,764	$80,600
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic S AWD	18	26	$81,404	$86,600
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic S British Design Edition	19	27	$86,574	$92,100
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic S British Design Edition AWD	18	26	$92,214	$98,100
F-TYPE Coupe Automatic SVR AWD	N/A	N/A	$118,393	$125,950
F-TYPE Coupe Manual	16	24	$57,716	$61,400
F-TYPE Coupe Manual Premium	16	24	$62,792	$66,800
F-TYPE Coupe Manual S	15	24	$74,354	$79,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,225

$62,698

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,700

$66,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$828 / month

$1112 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

While it isn't as agile as the Porsche Boxster it is priced against, the 2016 BMW Z4 balances sportiness with comfort and a comfortable cabin.

The 2017 Jaguar F-Type clips the sports-car apex, with extreme performance meets extremely good looks.

TCC Likes

Strong, efficient base turbo four (28i)
Tight, quiet retractable hardtop
Good ride-and-handling balance

Electrifying styling
Lighter weight, compared to some rivals
A stunning V-8 exhaust note

TCC Dislikes

Steering lacks feedback
Not much space
Somewhat cluttered dash

Prices are rather high, no?
All-wheel drive is a must-take on R variants
Looks better from the rear, if that's a problem

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

166.9

176

Height, Overall (in)

50.8

51.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

64.9

Wheelbase (in)

98.3

103.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.5

75.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.5

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P275/40YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P245/45YR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3263

3521

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

340 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1450

332 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

2.11

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.35

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

3.14

Trans Order Code

ZMT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.68

4.71

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Roadster

Convertible

Vehicle Name

BMW Z4

Jaguar F-TYPE

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

7.6

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