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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022 M40ivsBMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

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

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) · Facelift 2022

M40i

340 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2024-2026
VS

BMW Z3 M (E36/7)

3.2

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40iBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
340hp254kW
325hp242kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
67.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg 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
12.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
219hp/t164kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km371mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,324mm170in
4,025mm158in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,268mm50in
Wheelbase
2,470mm97in
2,459mm97in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,589mm63in
1,492mm59in
Ground clearance
114mm4in
-
Trunk volume
281L
-
Max trunk volume-
165L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40iBMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.27,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40iBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
340 hp
254 kW
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
325 hp
242 kW

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i has 15 hp more than BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 and BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
1,450 kg
3,197 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 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i4.6 s
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.25.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i and BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
340 hp
254 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
BMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (G29 LCI)Facelift 2022M40iBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
340 hp
254 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
Range score
598 km
371 mi
-
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 M40i
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (G29 LCI) Facelift 2022 M40i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 116 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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