BMW Z4 2006 vs BMW Z3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 15 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 Z3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| 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 Z4 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW Z4 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.27 m | 1.31 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW Z4 is 7 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
340 litres | no data | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity. BMW Z4 has 75 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW Z3. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z3 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 11 600 | |
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