BMW Z4 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2007

 
BMW Z4
2006 - 2009
BMW 3 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP170 HP
Torque: 200 NM210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds9.1 seconds
BMW Z4 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.56.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km8.1 l/100km
By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z4 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres63 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle950 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway1210 km on highway
720 km with real consumption770 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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 Z4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 11 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.09 m4.58 m
Width: 1.78 m1.78 m
Height: 1.30 m1.38 m
BMW Z4 is 49 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW Z4 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 240 litres210 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data350 litres
BMW Z4 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z4 has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 9.8 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`5202`025
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

average
BMW Z4 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 14 2009600
Pros and Cons: BMW Z4 has
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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