El BMW Z3 roadster (1996-2003) se ofreció con 16 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Gasolina | 325 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 5.3 s | 11.1 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 3.2L Gasolina | 321 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 5.4 s | 11.1 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 3.0L Gasolina | 231 hp | 300 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 6.0 s | 9.5 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 3.0L Gasolina | 231 hp | 300 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 236 km/h | 6.3 s | 10.1 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.8L Gasolina | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 7.2 s | 10.4 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.8L Gasolina | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 6.9 s | 9.4 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.8L Gasolina | 192 hp | 275 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 216 km/h | 7.4 s | 10.6 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.8L Gasolina | 192 hp | 275 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 218 km/h | 7.1 s | 9.7 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.2L Gasolina | 170 hp | 210 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 224 km/h | 7.9 s | 9.2 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.2L Gasolina | 170 hp | 210 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.9 s | 9.6 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.9L Gasolina | 150 hp | 190 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 9.9 s | 9.9 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.9L Gasolina | 150 hp | 190 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 8.9 s | 9.2 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.9L Gasolina | 140 hp | 180 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 196 km/h | 10.5 s | 8.7 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.9L Gasolina | 140 hp | 180 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.5 s | 8.0 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 1.9L Gasolina | 118 hp | 180 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 196 km/h | 10.4 s | 7.8 l/100km | 5 acabados |
| 1.8L Gasolina | 115 hp | 168 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 194 km/h | 10.5 s | 7.8 l/100km | 1 acabado |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.