Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 sivsBMW M1 (E26) 3.5

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 M1 (E26)

3.5

277 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1981

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Most powerful
    277 hp
    207 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
265hp198kW
277hp207kW
Torque
315Nm232lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,325kg2,921lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
20.7s
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,091mm161in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,495mm98in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,473mm58in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
285L
-
Max trunk volume
340L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
116L

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 M1 (E26) 3.5PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: Power / Torque
  • BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.56,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
168 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 has 12 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 M1 (E26) 3.5: 12 hp (9 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
330 Nm
243 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
1,300 kg
2,866 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
262 km/h
163 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.55.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) 3.0 si: 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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 si
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
5.6 s
262 km/h
163 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)3.0 siBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
265 hp
198 kW
277 hp
207 kW
Torque
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,325 kg
2,921 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
-
899 km
559 mi
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 M1 (E26) 3.5
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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