The 335i coupe is faster and more practical but the z4 feels like a sports car and is more special. I have the 2008 z4 and I think I would trade it for a 2011 335i or 335d with an euro5 engine.
On the Nurburgring the 335i did better, probably because of the long fairly straight lines.
BMW 335i Coupe vs BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe
| Category | BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe | BMW 335i Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 306 / 302 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 315 / 232 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1408 / 3104 | 1610 / 3549 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 188 / 186 | 190 / 187 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe | BMW 335i Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.80 | 1:17.80 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:43.90 | 1:45.80 |
| Balocco | 3:02.66 | 3:02.49 |
| Raceland | 0:58.70 | 0:58.07 |
| SportAuto wet handling test | 1:34.20 | 1:35.80 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:32.00 | 8:26.00 |
| Inta | 1:14.02 | 1:14.58 |
Performance
| Category | BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe | BMW 335i Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.9 s | 18.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.9 s | 13.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 s | 5.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.0 s @ 85.7 mph | 9.6 s @ 90.1 mph |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 251 kph (156 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe | BMW 335i Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 74 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
335i Coupe is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Acceleration graph
Nilak 6y ago
