Car comparison

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2vsChrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

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

Chrysler Crossfire

SRT-6 3.2i V6

330 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    245 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    339 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
343hp256kW
330hp246kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
62.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
455km282mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,113mm162in
4,058mm160in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,766mm70in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,497mm98in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,493mm59in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,502mm59in
Trunk volume
245L
215L
Max trunk volume
300L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions-
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6PowerTorque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6: 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V66,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
174 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 has 13 hp more than Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 13 hp (10 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
420 Nm
310 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
1,455 kg
3,208 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
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
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.25.0 s
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V65.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6: 0.3 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 1.1 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
545 km
339 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.3 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
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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,058 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 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 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.3 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
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
343 hp
256 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,058 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
455 km
282 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 3.2Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 91 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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