BMW Z4 engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
9.0
Real fuel consumption:
9.3 l/100km
10.5 l/100km
The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
670 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
940 km on highway
590 km with real consumption
600 km with real consumption
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
350'000 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:
4.24 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.29 m
1.40 m
BMW Z4 is 34 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
180 litres
440 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
310 litres
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. BMW Z4 has 260 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.
BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 375 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better
