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Comparison BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.0 (150 Hp) & BMW M3 (E30) 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution


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BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.0 (150 Hp)
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BMW M3 (E30) 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: Z3 M3
Generation: Z3 (E36/7) M3 (E30)
Engine / modification: 2.0 (150 Hp) 2.5 (238 Hp) Sport Evolution
Production start: 1999 year 1990 year
Production end: 2000 year 1990 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Coupe
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13 l/100 km 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.6 l/100 km 7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.33
Fuel tank volume: 51 l 70 l
Power: 150 hp 238 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 7000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 210 km/h 248 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.9 sec 6.5 sec
Torque: 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 240 Nm @ 4750 rpm.
Model Engine: M52TUB20 S14B25
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1991 cm3 2467 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 4.4 l
Coolant: 10.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 11 10.2
Piston Stroke: 66 mm 87 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 95 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4050 mm 4345 mm
Width: 1740 mm 1680 mm
Height: 1293 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase: 2446 mm 2565 mm
Front track: 1413 mm 1424 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1494 mm 1445 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 165 l 420 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1540 kg 1600 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1270 kg 1200 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.1 m
Tire size: 225/50 R16 225/45 ZR16
Wheel rims size: R16 R16