Car comparison

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 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 Z3 Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003
VS

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92)

335i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    67/100

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
321hp239kW
306hp228kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
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
66.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,025mm158in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,279mm50in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,459mm97in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,492mm59in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
210L
430L
Max trunk volume
410L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
51L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
19.3 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
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 has 15 hp more than BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i and BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
350 Nm
258 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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.25.4 s
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 and BMW 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 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
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
1,279 mm
50.4 in
BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2BMW3 Series Coupe (E92)335i
Power
321 hp
239 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,279 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
-
663 km
412 mi
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 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 3 Series Coupe (E92) 335i
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 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

  • Smallest trunk

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