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Comparison BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) & BMW Z4 (E85, facelift 2006) 2.5i (177 Hp) Automatic


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BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: M3 Z4
Generation: M3 Convertible (E36) Z4 (E85, facelift 2006)
Engine / modification: 3.0i (286 Hp) 2.5i (177 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1994 year 2006 year
Production end: 1995 year 2008 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 4 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.0 l/100 km 12.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.9 l/100 km 6.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.1 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.35 0.36
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 55 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 286 hp 177 hp
Max power in: 7000 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 225 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.2 sec 7.5 sec
Torque: 320 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 230 Nm @ 3500-5000 rpm.
Model Engine: S50B30 N52B25
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2990 cm3 2497 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 10.75 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.8 11
Piston Stroke: 85.8 mm 78.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86 mm 82 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): - 6
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4433 mm 4091 mm
Width: 1710 mm 1781 mm
Height: 1340 mm 1299 mm
Wheelbase: 2700 mm 2495 mm
Front track: 1422 mm 1473 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1444 mm 1523 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 230 l 240 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 260 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1930 kg 1570 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1540 kg 1275 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m 9.8 m
Tire size: 235/40 R17 225/50 R16
Wheel rims size: R17 7J x 16