Compare BMW M3 E92 Coupe vs BMW Z3 Coupe vs BMW Z4 E86
Variants
M3
M3 DCT
M3 GTS DCT
2.8
2.8 AT
3.0i
3.0i AT
3.0si
Capacity
Engine Oil Capacity
8.8 L / 9.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
270 kg / 595 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric 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
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
3-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
Size | Width
1804 mm / 71.0 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1781 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1539.0 mm / 60.6 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 5
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
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
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
78%
67%
78%
Pros
- Characterful, high-revving S65 V8
- New DCT that replaced the SMG
- Good styling
- Iconic styling, even if ugly to some
- Reliable and simple drivetrain
- Good handling
- Very light
- Reliable drivetrain
- Overall coherent design
- Good handling characteristics
- Light
Cons
- Unreliable engine
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
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