BMW Z3 M (E36/7)
3.2
325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003
Car comparison
BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2vsBMW Z3 M 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
Comparison overview
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BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.3 s
- Fastest top speed270 km/h168 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful325 hp242 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Lowest city consumption16.6 L/100 km14.2 mpg US17.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Best performance score68/100
- Best economy score0/100
BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2
- Lightest1,375 kg3,031 lb
- Best power-to-weight236 hp/t176 kW/t4.2 kg/hp
- Largest trunk210 L
- Best overall score58/100
- Best practicality score37/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 325hp242kW | 325hp242kW |
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,450kg3,197lb | 1,375kg3,031lb |
| Gross weight | 1,640kg3,616lb | 1,660kg3,660lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 67.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated | 65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.3s Calculated | 17.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.1s Calculated | 5.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.3s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb Calculated | 236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton Calculated | 255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,246cc198cu in | 3,246cc198cu in |
| Length | 4,025mm158in | 4,025mm158in |
| Width | 1,740mm69in | 1,740mm69in |
| Height | 1,268mm50in | 1,280mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,459mm97in | 2,459mm97in |
| Front track | 1,422mm56in | 1,422mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,492mm59in | 1,492mm59in |
| Trunk volume | - | 210L |
| Max trunk volume | 165L | 410L |
| Doors | 2 | 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 (E36/7) 3.2BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2PowerTorque
- BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
- BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 7,400 rpm | 4,900 rpm | 7,650 rpm |
| BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 | 7,400 rpm | 4,900 rpm | 7,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | BMWZ3 M 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 | 5.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 17.3 s | 17.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 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 | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.3 s | 11.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.3 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 177 km/h 110 mph | 176 km/h 110 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 325 hp 242 kW |
| BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 | 325 hp 242 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
| BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb |
| BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWZ3 M 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 5.3 s |
| BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 | 5.3 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | 325 hp 242 kW | 5.3 s | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 | 325 hp 242 kW | 5.3 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2 | BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 325 hp 242 kW | 325 hp 242 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.3 s | 5.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,450 kg 3,197 lb | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 165 L 5.8 cu ft | 210 L 7.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 224 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 236 hp/t 176 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2
- Is 75 kg lighter
- Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 45 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest top speed
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