2004 BMW Z4 vs. 2004 BMW M3
To start off, both 2004 BMW Z4 and 2004 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 BMW Z4. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M3 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2004 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW Z4. (300 Nm). This means 2004 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW Z4 | 2004 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Z4 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
