BMW Z3 1996 vs BMW 3 series 2001

 
BMW Z3
1996 - 1999
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.9 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 140 HP143 HP
Torque: 180 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds10 seconds
BMW Z3 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.07.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km8.4 l/100km
By specification BMW Z3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 could require 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 51 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 630 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway1050 km on highway
620 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.02 m4.49 m
Width: 1.69 m1.76 m
Height: 1.29 m1.37 m
BMW Z3 is smaller.
BMW Z3 is 47 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 165 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data300 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
BMW Z3 has 135 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10 meters10 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`4351`885
Safety: no data
Quality:BMW 3 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 64004600
Pros and Cons: BMW Z3 has
  • more dynamic
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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