Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 sivsBMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

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 4 Series Coupe (F32)

430d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • 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 siBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Power
265hp198kW
258hp192kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
2,060kg4,542lb
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
75.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
19.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,140km708mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,091mm161in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,377mm54in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
285L
445L
Max trunk volume
340L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
55L
57L
CO2 emissions-
132g/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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430dPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d: 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d4,000 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
19.9 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
2.3 s
2.3 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
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
170 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
258 hp
192 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si has 7 hp more than BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 7 hp (5 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
560 Nm
413 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
1,540 kg
3,395 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d5.5 s

Although BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si has more power, BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.5 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
BMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMW4 Series Coupe (F32)430d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.5 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
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
-
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,377 mm
54.2 in
Range score
-
1,140 km
708 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 430d

  • Has 245 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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