Car comparison

BMW Z4 (E89) 35ivsBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

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

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BMW Z4 (E89)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2010-2013
VS

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86)

M 3.2

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Most powerful
    343 hp
    256 kW
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • 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 (E89) 35i

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    585 km
    364 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
306hp228kW
343hp256kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,730kg3,814lb
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
70.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
585km364mi
Calculated
455km282mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,239mm167in
4,113mm162in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,291mm51in
1,271mm50in
Wheelbase
2,496mm98in
2,497mm98in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,559mm61in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume-
245L
Max trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
219g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35iBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5,800 rpm1,300-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.27,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
16.7 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 has 37 hp more than BMW Z4 (E89) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
1,425 kg
3,142 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 (E89)35i
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i5.2 s
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.25.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and BMW Z4 (E89) 35i: 0.2 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 (E89)35i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (E89) 35i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 2.7 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 (E89)35i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
585 km
364 mi
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
455 km
282 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
5.0 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWZ4 (E89)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
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

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 (E89)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i 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 (E89)35i
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
5.0 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 (E89)35i
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 (E89)35iBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
306 hp
228 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,239 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,291 mm
50.8 in
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
Range score
585 km
364 mi
455 km
282 mi
CO2 score
219 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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 (E89) 35iBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 (E89) 35i

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 131 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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