Car comparison

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 ZagatovsBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

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

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Alfa Romeo SZ

3.0 V6 Zagato

210 hp2959 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.3

220 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1988-1990

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatoBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
210hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,200kg2,646lb
Gross weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
87.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,302cc140cu in
Length
4,060mm160in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,680mm66in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,565mm101in
Front track-
1,424mm56in
Rear track-
1,445mm57in
Trunk volume
68L
420L
Max trunk volume
350L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
68L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 ZagatoBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36,750 rpm4,750 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatoBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
26.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
1,200 kg
2,646 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato7.0 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
243 km/h
151 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
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatoBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
210 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
-
875 km
544 mi
Trunk score
68 L
2.4 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 352 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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