BMW 3 series 1995 vs BMW Z3 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 245 NM | 210 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
BMW 3 series and BMW Z3 have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 35 NM more than BMW Z3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.2 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
660 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.43 m | 4.05 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.35 m | 1.29 m | |
BMW 3 series is 38 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 165 litres | |
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`540 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
BMW Z3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW Z3, so BMW Z3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 7400 | 6400 | |
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