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BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i 5MT (231 HP)

BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) · 1998 - 2002 · Petrol

The BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i 5MT (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 300 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.5 l/100 km, equal to 228 g CO2 per km.

Power
231 hp
Torque
300 Nm
0–100
6.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 231 hp
Power (kW) 170 kW
Torque 300 Nm
Displacement 2,979 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 51 l

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.5 l/100 km
City consumption 13.3 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 228 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,026 mm
Width 1,740 mm
Height 1,306 mm
Wheelbase 2,446 mm
Ground clearance 109 mm
Cargo volume 210 l
Unladen weight 1,330 kg
Gross weight limit 1,600 kg
Tyre size 225/50 Zr16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i 5MT (231 HP) compared with 3,918 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 231 hp 150 hp
better than 89%
Torque 300 Nm 233 Nm
better than 78%
Top speed 250 km/h 198 km/h
better than 94%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.0 s 11.0 s
better than 95%
Combined consumption 9.5 l/100 km 8.5 l/100 km
better than 29%
CO2 emissions 228 g/km 205 g/km
better than 27%
Cargo volume 210 l 477 l
better than 5%
Unladen weight 1,330 kg 1,365 kg
better than 49%

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

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Trims and engine versions — BMW Z3 Coupe (E36)

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