Car comparison

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2vsBentley Azure 6.8 i V8

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

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BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999
VS

Bentley Azure

6.8 i V8

408 hp6748 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1995-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    230 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8

  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    562 km
    349 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Power
321hp239kW
408hp304kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
2,610kg5,754lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,980kg6,570lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
108.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
25.8L/100 km9.1mpg US10.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
559km347mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
6,748cc412cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
5,350mm211in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,340mm53in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
3,061mm121in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,444mm57in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume
230L
193L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm
BentleyAzure6.8 i V84,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
408 hp
304 kW

Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8 has 87 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8: 87 hp (65 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
2,610 kg
5,754 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 Convertible (E36)3.2
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.25.6 s
BentleyAzure6.8 i V86.7 s

Although Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8 has more power, BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8: 6.7 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
559 km
347 mi
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
562 km
349 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
408 hp
304 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.6 s
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2BentleyAzure6.8 i V8
Power
321 hp
239 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
2,610 kg
5,754 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
17.8 L/100 km
13.2 mpg US
15.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
559 km
347 mi
562 km
349 mi
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 Convertible (E36) 3.2Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK17.8 L/100 km13.2 mpg US15.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km31.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi50.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal2,670 L705 US gal587 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year4,673 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

  • Is 1,050 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Bentley Azure 6.8 i V8

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 400 Nm more
  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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