Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2vsAston Martin DB7 3.2

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999
VS

Aston Martin DB7

3.2

360 hp3228 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Aston Martin DB7 3.2

  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    499 Nm
    368 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2Aston MartinDB73.2
Power
321hp239kW
360hp268kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
499Nm368lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
564km350mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
3,228cc197cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,335mm53in
1,268mm50in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
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Front track
1,422mm56in
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Rear track
1,444mm57in
-
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
405L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2Aston Martin DB7 3.2PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm
Aston MartinDB73.25,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2Aston MartinDB73.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW

Aston Martin DB7 3.2 has 39 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 and Aston Martin DB7 3.2: 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB73.2
499 Nm
368 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Aston MartinDB73.2
1,725 kg
3,803 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 (E36)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Aston MartinDB73.2
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.25.5 s
Aston MartinDB73.26.0 s

Although Aston Martin DB7 3.2 has more power, BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 and Aston Martin DB7 3.2: 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 (E36)3.2
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB73.2
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 s
265 km/h
165 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 (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
Aston MartinDB73.2
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2Aston MartinDB73.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
499 Nm
368 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Range score
564 km
350 mi
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 (E36) 3.2
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Aston Martin DB7 3.2

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 149 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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