BMW Z3 1998 Coupe

This generation of BMW Z3 has been produced from January, 1998 to December, 2003. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.8 to 3.2 litres and power of from 193 to 321 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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BMW Z3 1998 coupe average fuel consumption in combined cycle is from 9.4 to 10.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW Z3 1998 coupe version is BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8i, consuming 9.4 litres of petrol per 100km.
According to user reviews, BMW Z3 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 13 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW Z3 modification.

BMW Z3 1998 coupe CO2 emissions are from 225 to 249 grams per kilometer. BMW Z3 version with the lowest CO2 emissions is BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8i, which produces 225 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 5.4 seconds has BMW Z3 3.2 version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8i reaching this speed only in 7.1 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 6-cylinder 231 hp version (BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0i) and the 3.2 petrol 6-cylinder 321 hp version (BMW Z3 3.2).

Lenght of BMW Z3 is 402 cm, it is small car. BMW Z3 gross weight is from 1570 to 1660 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. BMW Z3 trunk space is 210 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 410 litres.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 11 500 €. Users calculated BMW Z3 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.35 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 45%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW Z3 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW Z3 prices and costs.

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BMW Z3 prices

BMW Z3 1998 - 2003 coupe price in Latvia is from 8000 € to 19500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW Z3 price is very high - BMW Z3 is more than two times more expensive then average coupes of this age (compare coupes 1998 - 2003 prices). BMW Z3 high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this BMW could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.