Car comparison

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 TurbovsBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

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

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Alpine A610

3.0 i V6 Turbo

250 hp2975 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1991-1995
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

3.0i

286 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
250hp186kW
286hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,975cc182cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,180mm46in
1,335mm53in
Wheelbase
2,340mm92in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,444mm57in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
90L
405L
Max trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
80L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 TurboBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo5,750 rpm2,900 rpm6,000 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i7,000 rpm3,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
20.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i has 36 hp more than Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
265 km/h
165 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo5.7 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i6.0 s

Although BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i has more power, Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
870 km
540 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 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
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i 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
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.0 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
AlpineA6103.0 i V6 Turbo
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpineA6103.0 i V6 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
250 hp
186 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
90 L
3.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
VehicleAlpine A610 3.0 i V6 TurboBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpine A610 3.0 i V6 Turbo

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 315 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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