2006 BMW 335 vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2006 BMW 335 and 2006 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (343 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4.
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, 2006 BMW Z4 (495 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 335 | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 335 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
