BMW Z3 vs. BMW Z4 M
$31,300
$50,400
Highlights
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$31,300
|
$50,400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas 6-Cyl
|
Gas I6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
15 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
184 hp
|
330 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.5/152
|
3.2L/198
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
175 @ 3500
|
262 @ 4900
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
184 @ 6000
|
330 @ 7900
|
| Engine Type |
Gas 6-Cyl
|
Gas I6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
15 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Alloy
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/50R16
|
P225/45ZR18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/50R16
|
P255/40ZR18
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy
|
Alloy
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 7.0 in
|
18 x 9.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 7.0 in
|
18 x 8.0 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Not Available in
|
Suspension
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut Type
|
Strut Type
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Semi-Trailing Arm
|
Central Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
33 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
15
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
56 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
60 in
|
| Length, Overall |
159 in
|
162 in
|
| Height, Overall |
51 in
|
51 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
69 in
|
70 in
|
| Wheelbase |
96 in
|
98 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
52 in
|
53 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
47 ft³
|
48 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
5 ft³
|
10.1-12.0 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,899 lbs
|
3,230 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Optional
|
Electrical
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
90
|
147
|
Brakes
| 2002 BMW Z3 | 2008 BMW Z4 M | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.7 x -TBD- in
|
12.9 x 0.79 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.3 x -TBD- in
|
13.6 x 1.10 in
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted
|
Pwr-Assisted
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2002 BMW Z3 or the 2008 BMW Z4 M?
The 2008 BMW Z4 M is more reliable than the 2002 BMW Z3 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2008 Z4 M versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2002 Z3.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2002 BMW Z3 or the 2008 BMW Z4 M?
The 2002 BMW Z3 and the 2008 BMW Z4 M both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2002 BMW Z3 or the 2008 BMW Z4 M?
The 2002 BMW Z3 is cheaper than the 2008 BMW Z4 M with a $31,300 starting MSRP versus a $50,400 starting MSRP.
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