Comparisons / Comparison of BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 and BMW Z4 M (E85) 3.2

Comparison of BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 and BMW Z4 M (E85) 3.2 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW Z4 M (E85) 3.2 ×
BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 ×
General
MakeBMWBMW
ModelZ4Z3
GenerationZ4 M (E85)Z3 M (E36/7)
Modification3.23.2
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.bmw.com
Number of doors22
Number of seats22
Body typeCabrioletCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20061997
Production to (year)20082003
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)55.3
City consumption (l/100km)18.216.6
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.67.9
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)343325
Max. torque (Nm)365350
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,2463,246
Compression ratio11.511.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)7,9007,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,9004,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8787
Piston stroke (mm)9191
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)5551
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizerThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/45 R18
  • 255/40 R18
  • 245/45 R17
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,1134,025
Width (mm)1,7811,740
Height (mm)1,3021,268
Wheelbase (mm)2,4972,459
Kerb weight (kg)1,4151,450
Gross weight (kg)1,7051,640
Minimum boot space (l)200-
Maximum boot space (l)220165
Front track (mm)1,4861,422
Rear track (mm)1,5161,492



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