Car comparison

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0ivsAUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T

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 (8N)

1.8 T

225 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedRoadster1998-2000

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
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T

  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    180 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0iAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
Power
231hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,050mm159in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,306mm51in
1,348mm53in
Wheelbase
2,446mm96in
2,429mm96in
Front track
1,413mm56in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,494mm59in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
165L
180L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
62L
CO2 emissions-
226g/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 (8N) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T: 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 (8N)1.8 T5,900 rpm2,200 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0iAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 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 (8N)1.8 T
225 hp
168 kW

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i has 6 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T and BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i: 6 hp (4 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 (8N)1.8 T
280 Nm
207 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 (8N)1.8 T
1,475 kg
3,252 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 (8N)1.8 T
243 km/h
151 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 (8N)1.8 T6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) 1.8 T: 0.4 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 (8N)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 (8N)1.8 T
225 hp
168 kW
6.4 s
243 km/h
151 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 (8N)1.8 T
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 (E36/7)3.0iAUDITT Roadster (8N)1.8 T
Power
231 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in
Range score
-
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
226 g/km
Trunk score
165 L
5.8 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 (8N) 1.8 T
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.0i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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