BMW Z4 2013 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 88 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 130 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6 | Used also on BMW 5 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 3 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high pressure fuel pump were common in early model ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 3.0 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`085 | |
| 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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