Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 sivsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

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 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,325 kg
    2,921 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
265hp198kW
286hp213kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
2,050kg4,519lb
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
74.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
924km574mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,091mm161in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
285L
440L
Max trunk volume
340L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
55L
61L
CO2 emissions-
174g/km

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 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335dPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
20.8 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
167 km/h
104 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d has 21 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 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 21 hp (16 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
580 Nm
428 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
1,570 kg
3,461 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
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)3.0 si5.7 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d5.9 s

Although BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d has more power, BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d: 0.2 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
286 hp
213 kW
5.9 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)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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
-
924 km
574 mi
CO2 score
-
174 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 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

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 265 Nm more
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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