| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | BMW Z4 | Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.3 in | 106.9 in | -8.6 in |
| Length | 166.9 in | 183.2 in | -16.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 68.5 in | 2 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 54.4 in | -3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3965 lb. | -471 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 46.9 in | -46.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 30.4 in | -30.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | -30.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.9 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
| 2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
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