Compare 1999 BMW Z3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $29,950 | $43,395 | $26,360 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $26,555 | $39,529 | $24,050 |
| Destination | $570 | $575 | $535 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Optional | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | N/A | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | N/A | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | N/A | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | N/A |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Keyfob | Keyfob |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion | N/A |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | N/A | Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM Stereo/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | Single | Compatible |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 | 6 Brand |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | Premium |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (96 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 96 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Retractable | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Convertible Top | Manual | Power | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/50ZR16.0 BSW Summer Performance | P205/55SR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-6 | 2.4L I-5 | 2.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Comfort | Touring |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | N/A | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.15 | 2.54 | 3.90 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 158.5 " | 185.7 " | 193.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.5 " | 71.5 " | 69.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 50.9 " | 56.3 " | 54.8 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-6 | 2.4L I-5 | 2.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5,500 Rpm | 190 @ 5,100 Rpm | 168 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 181 @ 3,500 Rpm | 199 @ 1,800 Rpm | 170 @ 4,350 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/2.95 " | 3.27/3.54 " | 3.29/2.99 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,701 Lbs. | 3,601 Lbs. | 3,428 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 3,300 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 " | 104.9 " | 106.0 " |
| Front Track | 55.6 " | 59.8 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 59.8 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.4 '' | 19.2 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .42 | .34 | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 41.3 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | N/A | 34.6 " | 35.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.6 " | 39.0 " | 38.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | N/A | 36.6 " | 37.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.1 " | N/A | 52.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 44.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 51.7 " | 55.5 " | 55.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | N/A | 44.9 " | 49.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 5.0 Cu.ft. | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 11.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 5.0 Cu.ft. | 7.9 Cu.ft. | 11.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 47 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
