BMW Z4 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 60 NM more than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 740 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: | 300'000 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2013 2.0 engine BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.38 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 37 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW Z4 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 180 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.7 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means BMW Z4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 22 400 | 11 600 | |
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