2008 BMW Z4 vs. 2008 BMW M3

To start off, both 2008 BMW Z4 and 2008 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW Z4 2008 BMW M3
Make BMW BMW
Model Z4 M3
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 3999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 414 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 8300 RPM
Torque 316 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 75.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.7 seconds 4.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1655 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 63 L


 

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