BMW Z3 1997 vs BMW Z3 1998

	BMW Z3 1997 - 1999	BMW Z3 1998 - 2000
Body:	Cabrio	Coupe
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.8 Petrol	2.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	192 HP	193 HP
Torque:	300 NM	280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.1 seconds	6.8 seconds
	BMW Z3 1998 is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z3 1997 engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW Z3 1998, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW Z3 1998. Due to the lower power, BMW Z3 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.7	9.4
Real fuel consumption:	10.2 l/100km	10.2 l/100km
	By specification BMW Z3 1997 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z3 1997 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:	51 litres	51 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	520 km in combined cycle	540 km in combined cycle
	690 km on highway	680 km on highway
	500 km with real consumption	500 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

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
Dimensions
Length:	4.02 m	4.02 m
Width:	1.74 m	1.74 m
Height:	1.29 m	1.31 m
	Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z3 1997 and BMW Z3 1998 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:	165 litres	210 litres
	BMW Z3 1998 has more luggage space. BMW Z3 1997 has 45 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z3 1998.
Turning diameter:	10 meters	10 meters
Gross weight (kg):	1`550	1`570

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	high	high
Average price (€):	7800	11 600
Pros and Cons:	BMW Z3 has lower price	BMW Z3 has roomier boot
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BMW Z3 1997 vs BMW Z3 1998

Performance

Fuel consumption

Engines

Dimensions