Car comparison

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VvsBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

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

220 hp2226 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1990-1992
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.3

220 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1988-1990

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    309 Nm
    228 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
309Nm228lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,200kg2,646lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,226cc136cu in
2,302cc140cu in
Length
4,401mm173in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,716mm68in
1,680mm66in
Height
1,375mm54in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,549mm100in
2,565mm101in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,424mm56in
Rear track
1,438mm57in
1,445mm57in
Ground clearance
117mm5in
-
Trunk volume
227L
420L
Max trunk volume
907L
-
Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3PowerTorque
  • AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: 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)2.36,750 rpm4,750 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
26.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
220 hp
164 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
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
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
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)2.3
243 km/h
151 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 20V6.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V: 1.3 L/100 km.

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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
753 km
468 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20V
220 hp
164 kW
6.1 s
248 km/h
154 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
243 km/h
151 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
227 L
8.0 cu ft
Length
4,401 mm
173.3 in
Height
1,375 mm
54.1 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.7 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
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS2 Coupe2.2i Turbo 20VBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
227 L
8.0 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
753 km
468 mi
875 km
544 mi
Trunk score
227 L
8.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleAUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20VBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S2 Coupe 2.2i Turbo 20V

  • Has 69 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 193 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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