Compare BMW Z4 E85 vs BMW Z3 E36/7 vs Alpina Roadster S
Variants
2.2i
2.2i AT
2.5i
2.5i AT
3.0i
3.0i AT
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
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
240 L / 8.5 cu-ft ~ 260 L / 9.2 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
225 kg / 496 lbs
300 kg / 661 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 265/30 R19
Turning Circle
9.8 m / 32.1 ft
9.8 m / 32.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1299 mm / 51.1 in
1300 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length
4091 mm / 161.1 in
4090 mm / 161.0 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front
1473.0 mm / 58.0 in
1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Weight
1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J-9.5J X 19
Wheelbase
2495 mm / 98.2 in
2446 mm / 96.3 in
2500 mm / 98.4 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
Fuel Economy
15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
265.0 km/h / 164.7 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 | Bore
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Engine | Displacement
3.3 L / 204.2 cu-in / 3346.0 cc
Engine | Power
300.0 hp / 223.7 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
89.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
362 Nm / 267.0 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Engine | Type
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
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2003 ~ 2006
Reviews
Neofiliac score
78%
61%
87%
Pros
- Beautiful, unforgettable styling
- Quite roomy inside
- Great M54 inline-6 engine
- Small turning circle
- Lightweight sports car with I6 option
- Good styling
- Open top driving
- Gorgeous styling
- Manual transmission
- Good performance
- Small turning circle
Cons
- Horrible ZF 5HP automatic transmission
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Power steering problems
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Not very light
- Low cargo capacity
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