Compare BMW Z4 E85 LCI vs BMW Z3 M Roadster vs Mini R52 Convertible

Variants
2.0i
2.5si
2.5si AT
2.5i
2.5i AT
3.0si
3.0si AT
S50
S54
Cooper
Cooper S
One

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
165 L / 5.8 cu-ft
120 L / 4.2 cu-ft ~ 605 L / 21.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.8 L / 11.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
51.0 L / 13.5 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
325 kg / 717 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
175/65 R15
Turning Circle
9.8 m / 32.1 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length
4025 mm / 158.5 in
3635 mm / 143.1 in
Size | Width
1781 mm / 70.1 in
1740 mm / 68.5 in
1688 mm / 66.5 in
Track Width | Front
1422.0 mm / 56.0 in
1458.0 mm / 57.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1492.0 mm / 58.7 in
1466.0 mm / 57.7 in
Wheel Size
17 in
5.5J x 15
Wheelbase
2467 mm / 97.1 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
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

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
77.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
85.8 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
66%
28%
Pros
  • 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
  • Easy to drive and park
  • Affordable fun
Cons
  • 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)
  • Slow and sluggish
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some reliability concerns
  • Less elegant than the Hatch

Price

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