Compare 2003 BMW Z8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $136,900 | $39,000 | $113,250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $124,740 | $35,248 | $105,323 |
| Destination | $695 | $660 | $720 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cell Phone | Portable Hands Free | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | Analog | In-dash | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Aluminum | Leather/aluminum | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | N/A | N/A | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers | 2 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | 12-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way Power | 6-way | 12-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | N/A | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single, Console Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single, Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 Performance | 7 | 8 Bose |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger W/passenger Front-impact Cancellable | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Tele Aid |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Power Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Parktronic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black | Gray |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front And Rear |
| 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 | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | Power |
| Convertible Hardtop | Standard | N/A | Retractable |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/35YR20.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/45ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance | P255/40WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 285/30YR20 | N/A | 285/35WR18 |
| Wheels | 20" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver AMG Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.8L V-8 | 1.8L I-4 | 5.5L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Supercharger |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Sensotronic 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Sport |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | AMG |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | AMG |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC III | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Switch-tronic | N/A | AMG Speed Shift |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.38 | 3.32 | 2.82 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 172.2 " | 159.1 " | 178.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.1 " | 73.1 " | 72.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 51.9 " | 53.0 " | 51.0 " |
| Engine | 4.8L V-8 | 1.8L I-4 | 5.5L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 375 @ 5,800 Rpm | 225 @ 5,900 Rpm | 493 @ 6,100 Rpm |
| Torque | 383 @ 3,800 Rpm | 207 @ 2,200 Rpm | 516 @ 2,750 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 21 Mpg | 29 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 4.8 Seconds | 7.4 Seconds | 4.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 13.5 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds | 13.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 104 Mph | 87 Mph | 107 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 63 Mph | 60 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.50 " | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.82/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 Lbs. | 3,472 Lbs. | 4,235 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 " | 95.6 " | 100.8 " |
| Front Track | 61.1 " | 60.0 " | 61.8 " |
| Rear Track | 61.7 " | 59.3 " | 61.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.4 '' | 17.1 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .43 | .36 | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 42.8 " | 41.2 " | 42.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 38.3 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 57.0 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.2 " | 55.6 " | 54.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 5.0 Cu.ft. | 6.4 Cu.ft. | 8.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 5.0 Cu.ft. | 6.4 Cu.ft. | 11.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 51 Cu.ft. | N/A | 58 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 19.5 Gal. | 16.3 Gal. | 24.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
