Comparison BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (431 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E65) 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic & BMW Z3 M (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | M3 | 7 Series | Z3 |
| Generation: | M3 (F80) | 7 Series (E65) | Z3 M (E36/7) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0 (431 Hp) | 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic | 3.2 (321 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2014 year | 2004 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 2020 year | 2005 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.0 l/100 km | 15.5 l/100 km | 16.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.8 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.34 | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 88 l | 51 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 204 g/km | ||
| Power: | 431 hp | 231 hp | 321 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500-7300 rpm. | 5900 rpm. | 7400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 237 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.3 sec | 8.1 sec | 5 sec |
| Torque: | 550 Nm @ 1850-5500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S55B30 | M54B30 | S50B32 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2979 cm3 | 3201 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 6.5 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 13.9 l | 11.4 l | 10.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Twin-power turbo | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.2 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 89.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4671 mm | 5029 mm | 4025 mm |
| Width: | 1877 mm | 1902 mm | 1740 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2037 mm | ||
| Height: | 1424 mm | 1492 mm | 1266 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2812 mm | 2990 mm | 2458 mm |
| Front track: | 1579 mm | 1578 mm | 1422 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1603 mm | 1582 mm | 1492 mm |
| Front overhang: | 811 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1048 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 500 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 165 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | The depreciated rack | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2100 kg | 2370 kg | 1600 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1520 kg | 1715 kg | 1360 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 12.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 255/40 ZR18 95Y; 275/40 ZR18 99Y | 225/60 R17 | 245/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 9.0J x 18; 10.0J x 18 | 8J x 17 | R17 |