BMW Z4 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 343 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 112 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 65 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 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 Z4 could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 450 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 36 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 195 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 2200 | |
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