Car comparison

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135ivsBMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

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

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82)

135i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
VS

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
306hp228kW
325hp242kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,660kg3,660lb
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
73.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,025mm158in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,408mm55in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,459mm97in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,497mm59in
1,492mm59in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
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Trunk volume
370L
210L
Max trunk volume-
410L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
53L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135iBMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2PowerTorque
  • BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.27,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 has 19 hp more than BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i and BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,375 kg
3,031 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i5.3 s
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.25.3 s

Although BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 has more power, BMW 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
306 hp
228 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 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
BMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW1 Series Coupe (E82)135iBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
306 hp
228 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 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.

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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 1 Series Coupe (E82) 135i

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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