BMW 3 series 2010 vs BMW Z4 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 102 HP more power than BMW Z4, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW Z4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 620 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. 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`180 | 1`735 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 18 600 | |
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