Car comparison

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VvsBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

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

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AUDI S2 Coupe

2.2i Turbo 20V

230 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1995
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.5

238 hp2467 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1990

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • 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 combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    795 km
    494 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
230hp172kW
238hp177kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,200kg2,646lb
Gross weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
795km494mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
2,467cc151cu in
Length
4,401mm173in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,716mm68in
1,680mm66in
Height
1,375mm54in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,548mm100in
2,565mm101in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,424mm56in
Rear track
1,437mm57in
1,445mm57in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
-
Trunk volume
232L
420L
Max trunk volume
912L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V5,900 rpm1,950 rpm6,150 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.57,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
24.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 has 8 hp more than AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
248 km/h
154 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V5.9 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.56.5 s

Although BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 has more power, AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
787 km
489 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
795 km
494 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
230 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
248 km/h
154 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW
6.5 s
248 km/h
154 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
232 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 in
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

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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 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
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
238 hp
177 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
232 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 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
787 km
489 mi
795 km
494 mi
Trunk score
232 L
8.2 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 188 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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