Comparisons / Comparison of BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and BMW Z4 (E85, facelift 2006) 3.0 si

Comparison of BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and BMW Z4 (E85, facelift 2006) 3.0 si [S]ave

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BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 ×
BMW Z4 (E85, facelift 2006) 3.0 si ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
ModelM3Z4
GenerationM3 Convertible (E36)Z4 (E85, facelift 2006)
Modification3.23.0 si
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors22
Number of seats42
Body typeCabrioletCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19952006
Production to (year)19992008
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.65.7
City consumption (l/100km)1713
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.76.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.18.9
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)321265
Max. torque (Nm)350315
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,2012,996
Compression ratio11.310.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)7,4006,600
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,2502,500
Cylinder bore (mm)86.485
Piston stroke (mm)9188
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6255
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringElectric Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 245/40 R17
  • 225/45 R17
Turning radius (m)10.79.8
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4334,091
Width (mm)1,7101,781
Height (mm)1,3401,268
Wheelbase (mm)2,7002,495
Kerb weight (kg)1,5601,395
Gross weight (kg)1,9801,650
Minimum boot space (l)230300
Front track (mm)1,4221,473
Rear track (mm)1,4441,523
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.35-



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