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Comparison BMW Z3 (E36/7) 3.2 (321 Hp) & BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (450 Hp) Competition Package DCT


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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: Z3 M3
Generation: Z3 (E36/7) M3 (F80)
Engine / modification: 3.2 (321 Hp) 3.0 (450 Hp) Competition Package DCT
Production start: 1998 year 2016 year
Production end: 2003 year
Coupe type: Coupe Sedan
Num. of Doors: 3 4
Num. of seats: 2 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 12.9 l/100 km 11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.4 l/100 km 6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 8.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.34
Fuel tank volume: 51 l 60 l
Emission standard: EURO VI
CO2 emissions: 194 g/km
Power: 321 hp 450 hp
Max power in: 7400 rpm. 7000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.4 sec 4.0 sec
Torque: 350 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 550 Nm @ 1850-5500 rpm.
Model Engine: 32 6S 1
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3201 cm3 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 11.3 10.2
Piston Stroke: 91 mm 89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 86.4 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 7 DCT
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4025 mm 4671 mm
Width: 1740 mm 1877 mm
Width including mirrors: 2037 mm
Height: 1279 mm 1431 mm
Wheelbase: 2459 mm 2812 mm
Front track: 1422 mm 1579 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1492 mm 1604 mm
Ride height(clearance): 120 mm
Front overhang: 811 mm
Rear overhang: 1048 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 210 l 480 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 410 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Independent, spring
Rear suspension: Helical spring Multi-link independent
Max weight: 1660 kg 2100 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1390 kg 1560 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.2 m
Tire size: 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17 265/30 ZR20 94Y; 285/30 ZR20 99Y
Wheel rims size: R17 9.0J x 20; 10.0J x 20