2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 320 | Z4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |