Car comparison

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0ivsAUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW Z3 (E36/7)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2000-2003
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8J)

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    60/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0iAUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
231hp172kW
250hp186kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,050mm159in
4,178mm164in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,306mm51in
1,358mm53in
Wheelbase
2,446mm96in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,413mm56in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,494mm59in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
165L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
60L
CO2 emissions-
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0iAUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V6,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0iAUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V has 19 hp more than BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i6.0 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V6.1 s

Although AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V has more power, BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
AUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0iAUDITT Roadster (8J)3.2i V6 24V
Power
231 hp
172 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in
Range score
-
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
250 g/km
Trunk score
165 L
5.8 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 3.2i V6 24V

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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