Compare BMW Z3 M Coupe vs BMW M3 E46 Coupe
Variants
S50
S54
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
Passengers
2
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson-strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/45 R17, 245/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
3-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
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
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%
73%
Pros
- Has become a collector car
- Reliable drivetrain
- Good handling (despite MacPherson front)
- Good overall performance
- Relatively reliable engine
- Good, clean styling
- Manual transmission
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Bad SMG transmission
- MacPherson front suspension
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