BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 3.0i 5MT RWD (231 HP)
BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) · 1996 - 2003 · Petrol
The BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 3.0i 5MT RWD (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 300 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and reaches 240 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
- 240 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 | 240 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 | 4,049 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,293 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm |
| Ground clearance | 109 mm |
| Cargo volume | 164 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,285 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,555 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/50 Zr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) 3.0i 5MT RWD (231 HP) compared with 3,410 trims of other cars from the 1993–1999 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 145 hp |
better than 90%
|
| Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
better than 83%
|
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 196 km/h |
better than 91%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 11.3 s |
better than 96%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.5 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
better than 30%
|
| CO2 emissions | 228 g/km | 207 g/km |
better than 28%
|
| Cargo volume | 164 l | 456 l |
better than 3%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,285 kg | 1,333 kg |
better than 53%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
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 |