BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW Z4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 110 NM more than BMW Z4. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.29 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 37 cm longer than the BMW Z4, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 180 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW Z4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests, but BMW Z4 is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 22 400 | |
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