BMW Z4 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 3 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z4 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
| BMW Z4 is 40 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
| BMW Z4 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| 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`520 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no 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 (€): | 14 200 | 6200 | |
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