Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2vsBMW Z4 (G29) 30i

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)

30i

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW Z4 (G29) 30i

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    852 km
    530 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100

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
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (G29)30i
Power
343hp256kW
258hp192kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
455km282mi
Calculated
852km530mi
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
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

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) 30iPowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 (G29) 30i: 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)30i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (G29)30i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 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)30i
258 hp
192 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 has 85 hp more than BMW Z4 (G29) 30i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) 30i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 85 hp (63 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)30i
400 Nm
295 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)30i
1,415 kg
3,120 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)30i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 Coupe (E86)M 3.25.0 s
BMWZ4 (G29)30i5.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and BMW Z4 (G29) 30i: 0.4 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)30i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW Z4 (G29) 30i and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 6.0 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)30i
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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)30i
852 km
530 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)30i
258 hp
192 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 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)30i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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)30i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

BMW Z4 (G29) 30i 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)30i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
5.4 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)30i
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2BMWZ4 (G29)30i
Power
343 hp
256 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
852 km
530 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
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
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2BMW Z4 (G29) 30i
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW Z4 (G29) 30i

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 398 km (247 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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