BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW Z4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW Z4. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.0 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW Z4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 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`150 | 1`855 | |
| 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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