Car comparison

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3vsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 Convertible (E30)

2.3

200 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1988-1991
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

192 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-2000

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    303 L
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    737 km
    458 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
90.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
32.6s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
697km433mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,302cc140cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,680mm66in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,565mm101in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,414mm56in
1,499mm59in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,497mm59in
Trunk volume
303L
110L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.36,750 rpm4,750 rpm7,000 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V65,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.6 s
36.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
192 hp
143 kW

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 has 8 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
233 km/h
145 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.37.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V67.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 and Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
697 km
433 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
192 hp
143 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
303 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
303 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
697 km
433 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
303 L
10.7 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 193 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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