Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2vsBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

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

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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86)

M 3.2

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008
VS

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2010-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    624 km
    387 mi
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    343 hp
    256 kW
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
343hp256kW
306hp228kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
455km282mi
Calculated
624km387mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,113mm162in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,497mm98in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,497mm59in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
245L
370L
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
55L
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.27,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5,800 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 has 37 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.25.0 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 3.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
455 km
282 mi
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
624 km
387 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,113 mm
161.9 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
343 hp
256 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,113 mm
161.9 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,408 mm
55.4 in
Range score
455 km
282 mi
624 km
387 mi
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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
VehicleBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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