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Compare BMW Z3 M Coupe vs BMW M2 F87 vs BMW M3 E46 Coupe

Variants
S50
S54
M2 MT
M2 DCT
M2 Competition MT
M2 Competition DCT
M2 CS MT
M2 CS DCT
M3
M3 CSL

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
14.5 L / 15.3 qt
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
52.0 L / 13.7 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
2
4
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson-strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17, 245/40 R17
245/35 ZR19 93Y, 265/35 ZR19 98Y
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 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
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1601.0 mm / 63.0 in
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Wheel Size
17 in
9.0J x 19, 10.0J x 19
Wheelbase
2459 mm / 96.8 in
2693 mm / 106.0 in
2731 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
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
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
11.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 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%
83%
73%
Pros
  • Has become a collector car
  • Reliable drivetrain
  • Good handling (despite MacPherson front)
  • Good performance overall
  • Compact form factor
  • Light for a BMW
  • Good overall performance
  • Relatively reliable engine
  • Good, clean styling
  • Manual transmission
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Build quality concerns
  • Base model with just N55 engine
  • Bad SMG transmission
  • MacPherson front suspension

Price

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