BMW Z3 1998 vs BMW Z3 2000
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 321 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW Z3 1998 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z3 1998 engine produces 90 HP more power than BMW Z3 2000, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW Z3 2000. Thanks to more power BMW Z3 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z3 2000 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW Z3 1998 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3 2000, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z3 1998 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3 2000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 420 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.29 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW Z3 1998 is 3 cm shorter than the BMW Z3 2000, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW Z3 1998 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
410 litres | no data | |
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BMW Z3 1998 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z3 1998 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3 2000. The BMW Z3 2000 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 7600 | |
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