Car comparison

Aston Martin Virage 5.3vsBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

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

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Aston Martin Virage

5.3

336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1995
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

  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    336 hp
    251 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinVirage5.3BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
336hp251kW
286hp213kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight-
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,340cc326cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,737mm186in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,321mm52in
1,335mm53in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,700mm106in
Front track-
1,422mm56in
Rear track-
1,444mm57in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume-
405L
Max trunk volume
330L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
113L
65L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinVirage5.3BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW

Aston Martin Virage 5.3 has 50 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i and Aston Martin Virage 5.3: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
510 Nm
376 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
Aston MartinVirage5.3
1,790 kg
3,946 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
Aston MartinVirage5.3
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Aston MartinVirage5.36.0 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i6.0 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage5.3
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinVirage5.3
336 hp
251 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Aston MartinVirage5.3
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinVirage5.3BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
Power
336 hp
251 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 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
-
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin Virage 5.3

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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