Comparisons / Comparison of BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/7) 2.8 and BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

Comparison of BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/7) 2.8 and BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i [S]ave

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BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i ×
BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/7) 2.8 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
ModelZ4Z3
GenerationZ4 (E85)Z3 Coupe (E36/7)
Modification3.0i2.8
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors23
Number of seats22
Body typeCabrioletCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20021997
Production to (year)20062000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)244231
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.96.8
City consumption (l/100km)13.512.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.67.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.5-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)231192
Max. torque (Nm)300280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9792,793
Compression ratio10.210.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,9005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5003,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8484
Piston stroke (mm)89.684
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)5551
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringElectric SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 225/45 R17
  • 225/50 R16
Turning radius (m)9.8-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,0914,025
Width (mm)1,7811,740
Height (mm)1,2991,306
Wheelbase (mm)2,4952,446
Kerb weight (kg)1,3651,300
Gross weight (kg)1,5901,570
Minimum boot space (l)300210
Front track (mm)1,4731,413
Rear track (mm)1,5231,494



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