2023 BMW Z4 vs. 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe
Dimensions Comparison

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2023 BMW Z4 (G29 LCI, facelift 2022)Change Car
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1998 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36/8)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2023 BMW Z4 and the 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2023 BMW Z4 measures 4337 mm (170.75 in), making it 312 mm (12.28 in) (7.2 %) longer than the 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe at 4025 mm (158.46 in). Looking at width, the 2023 BMW Z4 spans 1864 mm (73.39 in), which is 124 mm (4.88 in) (6.7 %) broader than the 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe at 1740 mm (68.50 in). As for height, the 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe reaches 1306 mm (51.42 in), which is 2 mm (0.08 in) (0.2 %) taller than the 2023 BMW Z4 at 1304 mm (51.34 in).

Overall, the 2023 BMW Z4 is longer and wider than the 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe, while the 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe is taller than the 2023 BMW Z4.

Length
4337 mm170.7 in
4025 mm158.5 in
Width
1864 mm73.4 in
1740 mm68.5 in
Height
1304 mm51.3 in
1306 mm51.4 in

2023 BMW Z4 Side View Left
4337 mm170.7 in 🟒 +312 mm+12.3 in (+7.8%)
1998 BMW Z3 Coupe Side View Left
4025 mm158.5 in πŸ”΄ -312 mm-12.3 in (-7.2%)
2023 BMW Z4 Front View
1864 mm73.4 in 🟒 +124 mm+4.9 in (+7.1%)
1998 BMW Z3 Coupe Front View
1740 mm68.5 in πŸ”΄ -124 mm-4.9 in (-6.7%)
2023 BMW Z4 Rear View
1304 mm51.3 in πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.2%)
1998 BMW Z3 Coupe Front View
1306 mm51.4 in 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.2%)
2023 BMW Z4
1998 BMW Z3 Coupe

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Coupe

Model Year:

2023
1998

Production:

2022-present Current Model
1997-2004 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4324-4337 mm170.2-170.7 in
🟒 +299 mm+11.8 in (+7.4%) - 🟒 +312 mm+12.3 in (+7.8%)
4025 mm158.5 in
πŸ”΄ -312 mm-12.3 in (-7.2%) - πŸ”΄ -299 mm-11.8 in (-6.9%)

Width:

1864 mm73.4 in
🟒 +124 mm+4.9 in (+7.1%)
1740 mm68.5 in
πŸ”΄ -124 mm-4.9 in (-6.7%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2024 mm79.7 in
-

Height:

1304 mm51.3 in
πŸ”΄ -2 mm-0.1 in (-0.2%) - 🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+2.0%)
1279-1306 mm50.4-51.4 in
πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.9%) - 🟒 +2 mm+0.1 in (+0.2%)

Ground Clearance:

114-119 mm4.5-4.7 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

280-281 liter9.9-9.9 cu ft
🟒 +70 liter+2.5 cu ft (+33.3%) - 🟒 +71 liter+2.5 cu ft (+33.8%)
210 liter7.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -71 liter-2.5 cu ft (-25.3%) - πŸ”΄ -70 liter-2.5 cu ft (-25.0%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
410 liter14.5 cu ft

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1435-1607 kg3164-3543 lbs
🟒 +45 kg+99 lbs (+3.2%) - 🟒 +307 kg+677 lbs (+23.6%)
1300-1390 kg2866-3064 lbs
πŸ”΄ -307 kg-677 lbs (-19.1%) - πŸ”΄ -45 kg-99 lbs (-3.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1725-1860 kg3803-4101 lbs
🟒 +65 kg+143 lbs (+3.9%) - 🟒 +290 kg+639 lbs (+18.5%)
1570-1660 kg3461-3660 lbs
πŸ”΄ -290 kg-639 lbs (-15.6%) - πŸ”΄ -65 kg-143 lbs (-3.8%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

18-inch rims:
  • 9J x 18
  • 8J x 18
  • 10J x 18
20-inch rims:
  • 10J x 20
19-inch rims:
  • 9J x 19
  • 10J x 19
  • 16 inches
  • 17 inches

Tire Size:

  • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
  • 255/35 R19 (W:255 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 255/40 R18 (W:255 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 275/35 R19 (W:275 | H:35 | D:19)
  • 275/40 R18 (W:275 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 285/30 R20 (W:285 | H:30 | D:20)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/50 R16 (W:225 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 245/40 R17 (W:245 | H:40 | D:17)

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