Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2vsBMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

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 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

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 3.2BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
343hp256kW
306hp228kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
2,085kg4,597lb
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
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg 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
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
455km282mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,113mm162in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,497mm98in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
245L
440L
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
55L
61L
CO2 emissions-
205g/km

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 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5,800 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 3.2BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 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
Likely 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
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 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)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 has 37 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
1,605 kg
3,538 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
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)M 3.25.0 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: 0.3 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 3.3 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
693 km
431 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.3 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)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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.3 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
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
343 hp
256 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
455 km
282 mi
693 km
431 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 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 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 239 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 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
  • Lowest top speed

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