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BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2vsBMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003
VS

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    210 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
325hp242kW
321hp239kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,660kg3,660lb
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
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,025mm158in
4,025mm158in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,279mm50in
Wheelbase
2,459mm97in
2,459mm97in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,492mm59in
1,492mm59in
Trunk volume
210L
210L
Max trunk volume
410L
410L
Doors
3
3
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2PowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.27,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.0 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
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 has 4 hp more than BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 and BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,390 kg
3,064 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 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
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 M Coupe (E36/8)3.25.3 s
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.25.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 and BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 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 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.4 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 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
1,280 mm
50.4 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2BMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
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
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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