Compare BMW Z3 E36/7 vs BMW Z4 E89 LCI

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
sDrive18i
sDrive18i AT
sDrive20i
sDrive20i AT
sDrive28i
sDrive28i AT
sDrive35i
sDrive35i DCT
sDrive35is DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
180 L / 6.4 cu-ft ~ 310 L / 10.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
330 kg / 728 lbs

Chassis

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

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Width
1790 mm / 70.5 in
Track Width | Front
1511.0 mm / 59.5 in
Wheelbase
2446 mm / 96.3 in
2496 mm / 98.3 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
84.0 mm / 3.3 in

Production

Availability
2013 ~ 2016

Reviews

Neofiliac score
61%
86%
Pros
  • Lightweight sports car with I6 option
  • Good styling
  • Open top driving
  • Superb styling
  • New DCT option for N54-powered cars
  • Reasonably good handling
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Not very light
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Unreliable N20 engine

Price

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