Compare BMW M4 F83 Convertible vs BMW Z4 E85 LCI vs BMW Z3 M Roadster
Variants
M4
M4 DCT
M4 Competition
M4 Competition DCT
2.0i
2.5si
2.5si AT
2.5i
2.5i AT
3.0si
3.0si AT
S50
S54
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
220 L / 7.8 cu-ft ~ 370 L / 13.1 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
13.9 L / 14.7 qt
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
Passengers
4
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
9.8 m / 32.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Length
4671 mm / 183.9 in
4025 mm / 158.5 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2812 mm / 110.7 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
0.36
Fuel Economy
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
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
Engine
S55B30
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Engine | Displacement
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1850-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
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
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2006 ~ 2008
Reviews
Neofiliac score
90%
83%
66%
Pros
- Exceptionally gorgeous top up or down
- Great S55 engine
- Good manual transmission and decent DCT
- Good N52 engine
- New ZF 6HP autoamtic transmission
- Electric power steering problem fixed
- Small turning circle
- Good engines
- Simple to work on
- No BS driving experience
Cons
- Quite heavy
- Does not handle all that well
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- 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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