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BMW Z4 (E85)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2006
0-100 km/h 6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
Curb weight
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,590kg3,505lb
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel tank
55L
Estimated range
579km360mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
EngineM54B30
Body typeRoadster
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,091mm161in
Width
1,781mm70in
Height
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
300L
Doors
2
Seats
2

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i6.2 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
250 km/h
155 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

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