Compare BMW Z8 vs BMW Z3 M Roadster
Variants
S50
S54
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
203 L / 7.2 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
240 kg / 529 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 275/40 R18
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1317 mm / 51.9 in
Size | Length
4400 mm / 173.2 in
4025 mm / 158.5 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
Weight
1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in
17 in
Wheelbase
2505 mm / 98.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.5 sec
Fuel Economy
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 21.1 L/100km / 11.1 MPG (urban) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (highway)
16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 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
S62B50
Engine | Bore
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.9 L / 301.5 cu-in / 4941.0 cc
Engine | Power
400.0 hp / 298.3 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 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
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Production
Availability
2000 ~ 2005
Reviews
Neofiliac score
86%
66%
Pros
- Great retro styling
- Decent drivetrain
- Good engines
- Simple to work on
- No BS driving experience
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Ridiculous price new and used
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Very little cargo space
- Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
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