Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2vsBMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

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

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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86)

M 3.2

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008
VS

BMW Z4 (E85)

3.0i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2002-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    343 hp
    256 kW
  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    579 km
    360 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Power
343hp256kW
231hp172kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
455km282mi
Calculated
579km360mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,113mm162in
4,091mm161in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,299mm51in
Wheelbase
2,497mm98in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,473mm58in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
245L
300L
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.27,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 has 112 hp more than BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
1,365 kg
3,009 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 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.25.0 s
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
455 km
282 mi
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
579 km
360 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
231 hp
172 kW
6.2 s
250 km/h
155 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 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,113 mm
161.9 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.0 s
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
6.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (E85)3.0i
Power
343 hp
256 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,113 mm
161.9 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,091 mm
161.1 in
Height
1,299 mm
51.1 in
Range score
455 km
282 mi
579 km
360 mi
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Has 112 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW Z4 (E85) 3.0i

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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