Car comparison

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2vsChrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

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

Chrysler Crossfire

SRT-6 3.2i V6

330 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    215 L
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
321hp239kW
330hp246kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
66.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,025mm158in
4,058mm160in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,766mm70in
Height
1,279mm50in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,459mm97in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,493mm59in
Rear track
1,492mm59in
1,502mm59in
Trunk volume
210L
215L
Max trunk volume
410L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
60L
CO2 emissions-
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6: 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V66,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
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
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 has 9 hp more than BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 and Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6: 9 hp (7 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
420 Nm
310 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
1,455 kg
3,208 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
255 km/h
158 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V65.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 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 Coupe (E36/8)3.2
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,058 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 Coupe (E36/8)3.2ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
321 hp
239 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
2 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,058 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
-
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
VehicleChrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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