Comparisons / Comparison of BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 and BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.2

Comparison of BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 and BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.2 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 ×
BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.2 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
ModelM3Z3
GenerationM3 (E90)Z3 (E36/7)
Modification4.03.2
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors43
Number of seats52
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20081998
Production to (year)20112003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)4.95.4
City consumption (l/100km)17.712.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.37.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.4-
Emission standardEURO V-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)420321
Max. torque (Nm)400350
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9993,201
Compression ratio1211.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)8,3007,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,250
Cylinder bore (mm)9286.4
Piston stroke (mm)75.291
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)6351
Engine oil capacity (l)8.8-
Coolant capacity (l)11.4-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringElectric SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 245/40 R18
  • 265/40 R18
  • 225/45 R17
  • 245/40 R17
Turning radius (m)11.7-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,5804,025
Width (mm)1,8171,740
Height (mm)1,4471,279
Wheelbase (mm)2,7612,459
Kerb weight (kg)1,6051,390
Gross weight (kg)2,1501,660
Minimum boot space (l)450210
Maximum boot space (l)-410
Max. roof load (kg)75-
Front track (mm)1,5401,422
Rear track (mm)1,5391,492
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.31-



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