BMW Z4 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2001

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BMW Z4
2006 - 2009
BMW 3 series
2001 - 2005
Body: CoupeSedan
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW Z4 is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 3.0 - 3.2 (petrol)1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 265 - 343 HP105 - 231 HP
Torque: 315 - 365 NM165 - 410 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5 - 6 seconds6.5 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 - 12.15.5 - 11.0
BMW Z4 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.10 m4.47 m
Width: 1.78 m1.74 m
Height: 1.28 m1.42 m
BMW Z4 is 37 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 285 litres440 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
340 litresno data
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
BMW Z4 has 155 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW Z4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`690~ 1`964
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Average price (€): 14 4002200
Pros and Cons: BMW Z4 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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