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BMW Z3 (1996 - 2003)

The BMW Z3 is in the database with :models generations and body styles and 12 trims, built from 1996 - 2003. The most powerful trim makes 231 hp and belongs to the BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) (1998 - 2002). The most recent generation is the BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) (1998 - 2002), available in 2 trims.

Generations
2
Trims
12
Production years
1996 - 2003
Power
231 hp

Z3 Coupe (E36) 1998 - 2002

2 trims

Trims and engine versions — BMW Z3 Coupe (E36)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
2.8i 5MT (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 6.8 s 231 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 225 g/km
3.0i 5MT (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 300 Nm 6.0 s 250 km/h 9.5 l/100 km 228 g/km

Z3 Roadster (E36) 1996 - 2003

10 trims

Trims and engine versions — BMW Z3 Roadster (E36)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.8i 5MT RWD (115 HP) Petrol 116 hp 168 Nm 10.5 s 194 km/h 7.8 l/100 km 187 g/km
1.9L 5MT RWD (118 HP) Petrol 118 hp 190 Nm 10.4 s 196 km/h
1.9i 4AT RWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 180 Nm 10.6 s 196 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 189 g/km
1.9i 5MT RWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 180 Nm 9.5 s 205 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 189 g/km
2.0L 5MT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 280 Nm 209 km/h
2.2i 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 150 hp 280 Nm 8.9 s 220 km/h 9.6 l/100 km
2.2i 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 7.9 s 224 km/h 9.2 l/100 km 224 g/km
2.8i 5MT RWD (192 HP) Petrol 192 hp 275 Nm 7.1 s 218 km/h 9.7 l/100 km 225 g/km
2.8L 4AT RWD (192 HP) Petrol 192 hp 275 Nm 7.2 s 216 km/h 9.7 l/100 km 225 g/km
3.0i 5MT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 300 Nm 6.0 s 240 km/h 9.5 l/100 km 228 g/km

Is BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) a good choice against other models?

Average across every BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) trim, compared with 3,918 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.

Is BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) a good choice against other models?
Measure This model Average Position
Power 212 hp 150 hp
better than 85%
Torque 290 Nm 233 Nm
better than 77%
Top speed 241 km/h 198 km/h
better than 91%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.4 s 11.0 s
better than 95%
Combined consumption 9.5 l/100 km 8.5 l/100 km
better than 30%
CO2 emissions 227 g/km 205 g/km
better than 28%
Cargo volume 210 l 477 l
better than 5%
Unladen weight 1,315 kg 1,365 kg
better than 52%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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