Car comparison

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5vsBMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d

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

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BMW M1 (E26)

3.5

277 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1981
VS

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)

430d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    983 km
    611 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
Power
277hp207kW
286hp213kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
899km559mi
Calculated
983km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,360mm172in
4,783mm188in
Width
1,824mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,560mm101in
2,856mm112in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,624mm64in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,290L
Doors
2
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
116L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430dPowerTorque
  • BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM1 (E26)3.56,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
19.4 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d has 9 hp more than BMW M1 (E26) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.55.6 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d and BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d and BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 6.9 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
899 km
559 mi
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
983 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
5.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
286 hp
213 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 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
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM1 (E26)3.5BMW4 Series Gran Coupe (G26)430d
Power
277 hp
207 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,783 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
899 km
559 mi
983 km
611 mi
Trunk score
-
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleBMW M1 (E26) 3.5BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Is 545 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (G26) 430d

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 320 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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