Compare BMW Z3 M Coupe vs BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe vs BMW M3 E46 Coupe
Variants
S50
S54
316Ci
316Ci AT
318Ci (118 Hp)
318Ci
318Ci AT
320Ci M52
320Ci M54
320Ci M54 AT
323Ci
323Ci AT
325Ci
325Ci AT
328Ci
328Ci AT
330Cd
330Cd AT
330Ci
330Ci AT
M3
M3 CSL
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
2
5
5
Payload
500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic 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
10.5 m / 34.4 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
3-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1372 mm / 54.0 in
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
4492 mm / 176.9 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2459 mm / 96.8 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2731 mm / 107.5 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.32
Fuel Economy
11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 17.8 L/100km / 13.2 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
S54B32
Engine | Bore
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Reviews
Neofiliac score
76%
62%
73%
Pros
- Has become a collector car
- Reliable drivetrain
- Good handling (despite MacPherson front)
- Good, simple styling
- Reasonable drivetrain reliability
- Easy to DIY
- Easy to mod
- Good overall performance
- Relatively reliable engine
- Good, clean styling
- Manual transmission
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- No powerful engine options
- Poor ZF 5HP automatic transmission
- Bad SMG transmission
- MacPherson front suspension
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