BMW M3 vs BMW Z8
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 BMW Z8
Overview
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sedan | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79,300 (best) | $131,500 |
| Lowest listing price | $95,762 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $95,762 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $95,762 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 12 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal | 19.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 473 hp (best) | 394 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft (best) | 368 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4.9 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 16.9 cu ft (best) | 5.1 cu ft |
| Payload | 860 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,840 lbs | 3,495 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in (best) | 98.6 in |
| Length | 189.1 in (best) | 173.2 in |
| Width | 74.3 in (best) | 72 in |
| Height | 56.6 in (best) | 51.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M3Sedan | BMW Z8Base |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW M3 | BMW Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedan $79,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $131,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Competition Sedan $83,500 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Competition xDrive Sedan $88,600 MSRP | — |