Porsche 911 Carrera (1997 – 2001) vs BMW Z3 Roadster (1997 – 2002): specs compared
The BMW Z3 Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 325 hp against 300 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW Z3 Roadster uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. The Porsche 911 Carrera is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Porsche 911 Carrera is 404 mm longer than the BMW Z3 Roadster.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera
1997 – 2001
|
BMW
Z3 Roadster
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | Roadster · Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 280 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,026 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,288 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,459 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.