Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2vsBMW Z4 (G29) 20i

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 (G29)

20i

197 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022

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 (G29) 20i

  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    754 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (G29)20i
Power
343hp256kW
197hp147kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
455km282mi
Calculated
754km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,113mm162in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,304mm51in
Wheelbase
2,497mm98in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,609mm63in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance-
117mm5in
Trunk volume
245L
281L
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
52L

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 (G29) 20iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) 20i: 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 (G29)20i4,500-6,500 rpm1,450-4,200 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (G29)20i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
26.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
157 km/h
98 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 (G29)20i
197 hp
147 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 has 146 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29) 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) 20i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 146 hp (109 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 (G29)20i
320 Nm
236 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 (G29)20i
1,420 kg
3,131 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 (G29)20i
241 km/h
150 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 (G29)20i6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and BMW Z4 (G29) 20i: 1.8 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 (G29)20i
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) 20i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 5.2 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 (G29)20i
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 (G29)20i
754 km
468 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 (G29)20i
197 hp
147 kW
6.8 s
241 km/h
150 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 (G29)20i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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

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 (G29)20i
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 (G29)20i
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.8 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 (G29)20i
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (G29)20i
Power
343 hp
256 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Range score
455 km
282 mi
754 km
468 mi
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 Coupe (E86) M 3.2BMW Z4 (G29) 20i
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Has 146 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 102 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 (G29) 20i

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 299 km (186 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 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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