Comparison BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 (420 Hp) Automatic & BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/7) 2.8 (192 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | M3 | Z3 |
| Generation: | M3 (E90) | Z3 Coupe (E36/7) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0 (420 Hp) Automatic | 2.8 (192 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.9 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 51 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | |
| CO2 emissions: | 263 g/km | |
| Power: | 420 hp | 192 hp |
| Max power in: | 8300 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 231 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.7 sec | 6.8 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3999 cm3 | 2793 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4580 mm | 4025 mm |
| Width: | 1817 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1447 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm | 2446 mm |
| Front track: | 1540 mm | 1413 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1539 mm | 1494 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 450 l | 210 l |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | 1570 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1625 kg | 1300 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 245/40 ZR18; 265/40 ZR18 | 225/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.5J x 18; 9.5J x 18 | R16 |