BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW Z4, but torque is 130 NM more than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 9.3 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 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 2.9 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 | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 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 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2009 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW Z4 2009 2.5 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 | 310 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 40 litres). | |||
| 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`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 13 200 | 18 600 | |
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