Compare BMW Z3 E36/7 vs BMW Z3 M Roadster vs BMW 6 Series E64 Convertible

Variants
1.8 M43B18
1.8 M43B19
1.9
1.9 AT
2.0
2.2i
2.2i AT
2.8
2.8 AT
3.0i
S50
S54
630i
630i AT
645Ci
645Ci AT
650i
650i AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
14.2 L / 15.0 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
400 kg / 882 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1373 mm / 54.1 in
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
4820 mm / 189.8 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1855 mm / 73.0 in
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2446 mm / 96.3 in
2780 mm / 109.4 in

Performance

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 4
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Reviews

Neofiliac score
61%
66%
72%
Pros
  • Lightweight sports car with I6 option
  • Good styling
  • Open top driving
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
  • Decent drivetrain reliability
  • Decent looks with the top down
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Not very light
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Not very good looking with the top up

Price

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