BMW M3 vs BMW Z3 M Coupe vs BMW Z4 M Coupe
| Category | Z3 M Coupe | Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | R6 | R6 | R6 |
| Max power (ps) | 321 | 343 | 343 |
| Max torque (Nm) | 340 | 365 | 365 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1446 | 1486 | 1569 |
| Power / tonne (ps) | 222 | 231 | 219 |
Lap Times
| Track | Z3 M Coupe | Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:25.83 | 1:23.67 | 1:22.60 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:17.20 | 1:16.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Z3 M Coupe | Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 17.3 s | 16.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.3 s | 12.4 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.3 s | 12.1 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s | 9.2 s | 9.4 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.2 s | 13.4 s | 13.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Z3 M Coupe | Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph | 257 kph | 280 kph |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.58 g | 0.63 g | 0.59 g |
| Fuel economy | 7.8 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
Summary
| Category | Z3 M Coupe | Z4 M Coupe | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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