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BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2vsBMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 30i

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

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BMW Z3 M (E36/7)

3.2

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003
VS

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

30i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2022-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
325hp242kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,025mm158in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,268mm50in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,459mm97in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,492mm59in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance-
117mm5in
Trunk volume-
281L
Max trunk volume
165L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
52L

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 Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.27,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
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
17.3 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 has 67 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i and BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: 67 hp (50 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
1,470 kg
3,241 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 (E36/7)3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
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
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.25.3 s
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i: 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 (E36/7)3.2
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 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
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 202230i
Power
325 hp
242 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Range score
-
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
165 L
5.8 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 30i
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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