Chrysler Crossfire vs. BMW Z4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chrysler Crossfire and BMW Z4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chrysler Crossfire and the BMW Z4.
When we compare the Chrysler Crossfire's and the BMW Z4's specifications and ratings, The BMW Z4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Chrysler Crossfire and BMW Z4 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chrysler Crossfire's and the BMW Z4's specifications and ratings, the BMW Z4 is a better car than the Chrysler Crossfire.
Pricing: A used 2008 Chrysler Crossfire ranges from $8,220 to $21,448 while a used 2008 BMW Z4 is priced between $8,110 to $18,976.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chrysler Crossfire and the BMW Z4 makes 215 horsepower. The Crossfire is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 366 miles. The Z4 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. This gives the BMW Z4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chrysler Crossfire. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW Z4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Chrysler Crossfire has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and front leg room. The Chrysler Crossfire and BMW Z4 are comparable in regards to front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,130
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$66,295
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,800 - $110,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,613
Price Range:
$8,220 - $21,448
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45,959
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,905
Price Range:
$8,110 - $18,976
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$34,585
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$11,330 - $82,771
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,530
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Chrysler Crossfire Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW Z4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Crossfire
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW Z4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 3.7
Chrysler Crossfire Rankings
Not yet available
BMW Z4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 41Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
7 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 41Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
34 out of / 41Ranking
35 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chrysler Crossfire Trim Levels
Limited
BMW Z4 Trim Levels
3.0i, 3.0si
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
229 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
239 / 366 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
261 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
6.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
48.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
57.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3140 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
51.8 inches
Length:
159.8 inches
Wheelbase:
94.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3020 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
51.1 inches
Length:
161.1 inches
Wheelbase:
98.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Aero Blue Pearlcoat / Sapphire Silver Blue Metallic Clearcoat
Gold
Oyster Gold Metallic Clearcoat
Gray
Machine Gray Clearcoat
Red
Blaze Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Yellow
Classic Yellow Clearcoat
Green
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Monaco Blue Metallic / Montego Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Space Gray Metallic / Stratus Gray Metallic
Red
Bright Red
Silver
Titanium Silver Metallic
Yellow
Not available
Green
Deep Green Metallic
White
Alpine White
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Cedar / Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray / Dark Slate Gray/Vanilla
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Beige High Performance Leather
Black
Black High Performance Leather / Black Leatherette
Brown
Saddle Brown Extended High Performance Leather
Red
Dream Red High Performance Leather