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