The Z4 beats the Focus RS in 8 out of 10 categories yet because it\'s- Very Wet- Top Gear track time was slower the RS is noticeably faster? I don\'t think so!
Ford Focus RS vs BMW Z4 3.0i
| Category | Ford Focus RS | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 215 / 212 | 231 / 228 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 310 / 229 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1290 / 2844 | 1401 / 3089 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 167 / 164 | 165 / 163 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus RS | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.90 | 1:18.10 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:34.10 | 8:32.00 |
| Rockingham National | 1:24.90 | 1:25.70 |
| Motovision handling course | 0:20.06 | 0:19.60 |
Performance
| Category | Ford Focus RS | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.4 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.5 s | 26.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 22.1 s | 20.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.9 s | 14.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.7 s @ 119.3 mph | 24.3 s @ 120.5 mph |
| Top speed | 232 kph (144 mph) | 252 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus RS | BMW Z4 3.0i |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Z4 3.0i is the fastest by considerable margin.
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