Comparison BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/7) 3.0i (231 Hp) & Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 (252 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Porsche |
| Model: | Z3 | Boxster |
| Generation: | Z3 Coupe (E36/7) | Boxster (986) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0i (231 Hp) | S 3.2 (252 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.3 l/100 km | 15.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 51 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 252 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 260 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.0 sec | 5.9 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 305 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 96.21 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Middle, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 3179 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 17 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Boxer |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4025 mm | 4315 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Height: | 1306 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2446 mm | 2415 mm |
| Front track: | 1413 mm | 1455 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1494 mm | 1508 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 121 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 210 l | 260 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | McPherson |
| Max weight: | 1575 kg | 1615 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1305 kg | 1295 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/50 R16 | Front wheel tires: 205/50 ZR 17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | Front wheel rims: 7 J x 17 |