Car comparison

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2vsWiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

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

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1997-2003
VS

Wiesmann Roadster

3.2i 24V

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    303 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
321hp239kW
321hp239kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
49.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg 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
13.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,025mm158in
3,860mm152in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,266mm50in
1,160mm46in
Wheelbase
2,458mm97in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,450mm57in
Rear track
1,492mm59in
1,520mm60in
Max trunk volume
165L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
51L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V7,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
321 hp
239 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
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 (E36/7)3.2
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
1,060 kg
2,337 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
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
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 M (E36/7)3.25.0 s
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V and BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 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 (E36/7)3.2
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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
321 hp
239 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
321 hp
239 kW
4.9 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 M (E36/7)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
1,266 mm
49.8 in
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ3 M (E36/7)3.2WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
321 hp
239 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
165 L
5.8 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Range score
-
545 km
339 mi
Trunk score
165 L
5.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleWiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V
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 M (E36/7) 3.2

  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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