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Compare BMW Z4 E85 vs BMW Z4 E89 vs BMW Z3 M Roadster

Variants
2.2i
2.2i AT
2.5i
2.5i AT
3.0i
3.0i AT
sDrive20i
sDrive20i AT
sDrive23i
sDrive23i AT
sDrive28i
sDrive28i AT
sDrive30i
sDrive30i AT
sDrive35is AT
sDrive35i
sDrive35i AT
S50
S54

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
180 L / 6.4 cu-ft ~ 310 L / 10.9 cu-ft
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
225 kg / 496 lbs
255 kg / 562 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
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
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
Size | Length
4091 mm / 161.1 in
4025 mm / 158.5 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1790 mm / 70.5 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Front
1473.0 mm / 58.0 in
1511.0 mm / 59.5 in
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
Wheel Size
17 in
Wheelbase
2495 mm / 98.2 in
2496 mm / 98.3 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

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
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
84%
66%
Pros
  • Beautiful, unforgettable styling
  • Quite roomy inside
  • Great M54 inline-6 engine
  • Small turning circle
  • Superb elegance
  • Beautiful with top up or down
  • Good N52 engine
  • Good transmissions
  • Small turning circle
  • Good engines
  • Simple to work on
  • No BS driving experience
Cons
  • Horrible ZF 5HP automatic transmission
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Power steering problems
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible N20 engine
  • Bad N54 engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space
  • Heavier than the MX-5 and handles worse (but much more expensive)

Price

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