BMW Z3 M Coupe vs Chevrolet Corvette C5
| Category | Corvette C5 | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.7 l V8 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 344 / 339 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 483 / 356 | 340 / 251 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1500 / 3307 | 1446 / 3188 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 229 / 226 | 222 / 219 |
Lap Times
| Track | Corvette C5 | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.20 | 1:17.20 |
| Oschersleben | 1:51.35 | 1:50.80 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:26.32 | 1:25.83 |
| Mantorp Park | 1:37.21 | 1:35.64 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:40.00 | 8:22.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Corvette C5 | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.7 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.3 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.5 s | 10.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.0 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.5 s | 16.6 s |
| 1000 m | 24.1 s | 23.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.1 s | 3.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.1 s | 11.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.2 s @ 109.3 mph | 13.2 s @ 108.1 mph |
General performance
| Category | Corvette C5 | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 60.5 kph (37.6 mph) | 64.3 kph (40.0 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 110.3 kph (68.5 mph) | 129.6 kph (80.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Corvette C5 | BMW Z3 M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Z3 M Coupe is the fastest by considerable margin.
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