BMW Z3 Roadster (1996 – 2003) vs Audi TT Coupe (1998 – 2006): specs compared
The Audi TT Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 231 hp. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. The BMW Z3 Roadster uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,280 kg. The BMW Z3 Roadster dates from 1996 – 2003, the Audi TT Coupe from 1998 – 2006.
| Specification |
BMW
Z3 Roadster
1996 – 2003
|
Audi
TT Coupe
1998 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2003 | 1998 – 2006 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | Coupé |
| Variants | 10 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 231 hp | 150 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 300 Nm | 210 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 89.0 s | 5.9 – 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 194 – 240 km/h | 220 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 9.7 L/100 km | 8.1 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,049 mm | 4,041 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,293 mm | 1,344 – 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm | 2,423 – 2,428 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,160 – 1,345 kg | 1,280 – 1,642 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.