Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 sivsBMW 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)

3.0 si

265 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008
VS

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
265hp198kW
306hp228kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,091mm161in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,748mm69in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,408mm55in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,497mm59in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
285L
370L
Max trunk volume
340L
-
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) 3.0 siBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: Power / Torque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si6,600 rpm2,750 rpm6,850 rpm
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
265 hp
198 kW
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i has 41 hp more than BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si and BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
315 Nm
232 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)3.0 si
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
1,490 kg
3,285 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)3.0 si
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)3.0 si5.7 s
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 0.3 s.

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)3.0 si
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)3.0 si
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
265 hp
198 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 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
-
576 km
358 mi
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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
VehicleBMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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