130d 3dr vs. Z4 Coupé 3.0si

[Bodo]

Both different cars, but same engine and probably platform too. Do they actually drive differently? The Z looks definitely sportier and much, much better than the ugly 1. However, the concept of an ugly shopping car that has a powerful straight six and RWD is appealing, especially because it could as well be a 118i.

With similar options, the Z's only 10% more expensive than the 1, albeit I have the impression that the 1 is a bit more sophisticated technically, when BMW fitted all 1s with fuel-saving innovations. ADAC's running cost calculator says that cost €1014 per month to run (30k km pa), and the Z €1066.

Has anyone actually driven both, or knows some technical differences?

d'oh, I meant to write 130i, rather than d

Edited by Bodo on Tuesday 3rd July 20:40

[CatherineJ]

Try a facelift car with the 3.0 engine and I doubt that you will be dissapointed.

[Bodo]

Catherine, could you elaborate please?

[CatherineJ]

The latest car with the ride and handling problems ironed out is a revelation compared with the original 1. That coupled with 3.0 engine, ideally in the 3 door body makes a great package.

I certainly throw my 1 series around much more agressively than I did with the z4c as I just find the 1 series more gokart like.

[Samiad]

Does the 130i actually have the new 265bhp 3.0 engine that's in the Z4 3.0si, or the older 231bhp that was in the old Z4 3.0i?

[CatherineJ]

It's got the latest engine.

[Bodo]

BMW is quoting the same engine specs, but better road performance for the Z and better fuel consumption for the 1. I wonder how much of that is politik...