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Comparison BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp) Automatic & BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.2i (170 Hp) Automatic


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BMW 8 Series (E31) 850i (300 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 8 Series Z3
Generation: 8 Series (E31) Z3 (E36/7)
Engine / modification: 850i (300 Hp) Automatic 2.2i (170 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1989 year 2000 year
Production end: 1992 year 2003 year
Coupe type: Coupe Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 4 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 19.8 l/100 km 13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.6 l/100 km 7.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.3 l/100 km 9.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 51 l
Power: 300 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 5200 rpm. 6250 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 220 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.4 sec 8.9 sec
Torque: 450 Nm @ 4100 rpm. 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M70B50 M54B22
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4988 cm3 2171 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 6.5 l
Coolant: 13 l 10.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 12 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 8.8 10.8
Piston Stroke: 75 mm 72 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 80 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5
Length: 4780 mm 4050 mm
Width: 1855 mm 1740 mm
Height: 1340 mm 1293 mm
Wheelbase: 2684 mm 2446 mm
Front track: 1554 mm 1413 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1562 mm 1494 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 360 l 165 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2190 kg 1540 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1790 kg 1345 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): 11.5 m
Tire size: 235/50 ZR 16 225/50 R16
Wheel rims size: R16 R16