all the difference in numbers are caused by comparing z4m manual to m3 smg , should be compared to manual as well , here are the difference m3 uses getrag 420gand z4m using zf6 53bz
BMW M3 vs BMW Z4 M Coupe
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1486 / 3276 | 1569 / 3459 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 231 / 227 | 219 / 216 |
| Average price | €68,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 16.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.4 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.8 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.3 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 10.1 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.1 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 34.9 s | 32.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s @ 105.0 mph | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 257 kph (160 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (154 ft) | 47 m (155 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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Nick 9y ago
I find this hard to believe, as I have owned both Z4 M Coupe and M3 at the same time. We have drag raced them few times and the Z4 was 3 to 5 car lengths ahead every time.
Robert 15y ago
I own a Z4 M Coupe and can\'t believe these facts :( Well, I was hoping that there was some sort of error! Same engine as the M3, the M Coupe is lighter, has the M3 suspension as well... How is this possible???
Wads 16y ago
Everything on paper suggests that the Z4M should be quicker..... it is lighter and has a better power to weight ratio..... but the facts show that its slower on most of the tracks we have comparable lap times for which suggests that its handling and/or balance are not as good as the M3.....
