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

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

Attribute
BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 ×
BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.2 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
ModelM3Z3
GenerationM3 Convertible (E36)Z3 (E36/7)
Modification3.23.2
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors23
Number of seats42
Body typeCabrioletCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)19951998
Production to (year)19992003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.65.4
City consumption (l/100km)1712.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.77.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.1-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)321321
Max. torque (Nm)350350
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,2013,201
Compression ratio11.311.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)7,4007,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,2503,250
Cylinder bore (mm)86.486.4
Piston stroke (mm)9191
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6251
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 245/40 R17
  • 225/45 R17
  • 245/40 R17
Turning radius (m)10.7-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,025
Width (mm)1,7101,740
Height (mm)1,3401,279
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,459
Kerb weight (kg)1,5601,390
Gross weight (kg)1,9801,660
Minimum boot space (l)230210
Maximum boot space (l)-410
Front track (mm)1,4221,422
Rear track (mm)1,4441,492
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.35-



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