Compare BMW Z3 M Coupe vs Mini Coupe vs Acura CL 2

Variants
S50
S54
Cooper
Cooper AT
Cooper S
Cooper S AT
Cooper SD
Cooper SD AT
AT
Type S MT
Type S AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
396 L / 14.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
5.0 L / 5.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
290 kg / 639 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17, 245/40 R17
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
3-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
139 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1410 mm / 55.5 in
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
4877 mm / 192.0 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1683 mm / 66.3 in
1793 mm / 70.6 in
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1547.0 mm / 60.9 in
Wheel Size
17 in
17 in
Wheelbase
2459 mm / 96.8 in
2467 mm / 97.1 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in

Performance

Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Displacement
3.2 L / 195.9 cu-in / 3210.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2011 ~ 2015
2000 ~ 2003

Reviews

Neofiliac score
76%
39%
47%
Pros
  • Has become a collector car
  • Reliable drivetrain
  • Good handling (despite MacPherson front)
  • Quirky, unique styling
  • Great 3.2L J-Series engine
  • Optional 6-speed manual
  • Superb reliability
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Average handling characteristics

Price

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