BMW Z4 2006 vs BMW Z3 1998

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BMW Z4
2006 - 2009
BMW Z3
1998 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 3.0 - 3.22.8 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 265 - 343 HP193 - 321 HP
Torque: 315 - 365 NM280 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5 - 6 seconds5.4 - 7.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 - 12.19.4 - 10.4
BMW Z4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW Z3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.10 m4.02 m
Width: 1.78 m1.74 m
Height: 1.28 m1.31 m
BMW Z4 is larger, but slightly lower.
BMW Z4 is 8 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 285 litres210 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
340 litres410 litres
BMW Z4 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW Z3 (by 70 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW Z3, which means BMW Z4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`690~ 1`590
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 14 40011 600
Pros and Cons: BMW Z4 has
  • roomier boot
BMW Z3 has
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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