Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5vsAlfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.5

238 hp2467 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1990
VS

Alfa Romeo SZ

3.0 V6 Zagato

210 hp2959 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    238 hp
    177 kW
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
238hp177kW
210hp157kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
24.3s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
795km494mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,467cc151cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,060mm160in
Width
1,680mm66in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,565mm101in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,424mm56in
-
Rear track
1,445mm57in
-
Trunk volume
420L
68L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
70L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 ZagatoPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.57,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.3 s
27.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 has 28 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) 2.5: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
1,260 kg
2,778 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 Coupe (E30)2.5
248 km/h
154 mph
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.56.5 s
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 and Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW
6.5 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
238 hp
177 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
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
Range score
795 km
494 mi
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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) 2.5
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 352 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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