Comparison BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/7) 2.8 (192 Hp) & BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | Z3 | M3 |
| Generation: | Z3 Coupe (E36/7) | M3 (E36) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 (192 Hp) | 3.0 (240 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1994 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 1996 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 51 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 192 hp | 240 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 305 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B30US | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2793 cm3 | 2990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC, VANOS |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4025 mm | 4432 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1699 mm |
| Height: | 1306 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2446 mm | 2710 mm |
| Front track: | 1413 mm | 1422 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1494 mm | 1438 mm |
| Front overhang: | 747 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 986 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 210 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1570 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1300 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 225/50 R16 | 235/40 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J x 17 |