Compare BMW Z4 E86 vs BMW 1 Series E82 Coupe vs BMW Z3 Coupe

Variants
3.0si
118d
118d AT
120d
120d AT
120i
120i AT
123d
125i
125i AT
135i
135i AT
2.8
2.8 AT
3.0i
3.0i AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
2
Payload
270 kg / 595 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.4 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Length
4360 mm / 171.7 in
4025 mm / 158.5 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1748 mm / 68.8 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
Wheelbase
2660 mm / 104.7 in

Performance

Top Speed
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
Emission Standard
Euro 4
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
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
67%
67%
Pros
  • Reliable drivetrain
  • Overall coherent design
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Light
  • Agile and lightweight
  • Good handling
  • Decent styling
  • Some good I6 engines
  • Iconic styling, even if ugly to some
  • Reliable and simple drivetrain
  • Good handling
  • Very light
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Bad N54 and N47 engines
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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