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BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 2.2i 5MT RWD (170 HP)

BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) · 1996 - 2003 · Petrol

The BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 2.2i 5MT RWD (170 HP) produces 170 hp and 210 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reaches 224 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.2 l/100 km, equal to 224 g CO2 per km.

Power
170 hp
Torque
210 Nm
0–100
7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h

Engine

Power 170 hp
Power (kW) 125 kW
Torque 210 Nm
Displacement 2,171 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 51 l

Performance

Top speed 224 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.2 l/100 km
City consumption 12.6 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 224 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,049 mm
Width 1,740 mm
Height 1,293 mm
Wheelbase 2,446 mm
Ground clearance 109 mm
Cargo volume 164 l
Unladen weight 1,245 kg
Gross weight limit 1,540 kg
Tyre size 225/50 R16 92 V
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 2.2i 5MT RWD (170 HP) compared with 3,410 trims of other cars from the 1993–1999 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 170 hp 145 hp
better than 72%
Torque 210 Nm 221 Nm
better than 55%
Top speed 224 km/h 196 km/h
better than 81%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.9 s 11.3 s
better than 88%
Combined consumption 9.2 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 34%
CO2 emissions 224 g/km 207 g/km
better than 30%
Cargo volume 164 l 456 l
better than 3%
Unladen weight 1,245 kg 1,333 kg
better than 59%

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

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW Z3 Roadster (E36)

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
2.8i 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