Car comparison

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0vsBMW i7 (G70) M70 105.7 kWh

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

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BMW M3 (G80)

CS 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2024
VS

BMW i7 (G70)

M70 105.7 kWh

660 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSedan2023-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    302 km/h
    188 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,765 kg
    3,891 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    312 hp/t
    232 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
Power
550hp410kW
660hp492kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
1,100Nm811lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
2,695kg5,941lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
37.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
408Nm/t273lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
567km353mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
-
Length
4,795mm189in
5,391mm212in
Width
1,918mm76in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,544mm61in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
3,215mm127in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,684mm66in
Ground clearance
123mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
11.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
660 hp
492 kW

BMW i7 (G70) M70 105.7 kWh has 110 hp more than BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 and BMW i7 (G70) M70 105.7 kWh: 110 hp (82 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
1,100 Nm
811 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
2,695 kg
5,941 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 (G80)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.03.4 s
BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh3.7 s

Although BMW i7 (G70) M70 105.7 kWh has more power, BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0 and BMW i7 (G70) M70 105.7 kWh: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
660 hp
492 kW
3.7 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
BMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
Power
660 hp
492 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (G80)CS 3.0BMWi7 (G70)M70 105.7 kWh
Power
550 hp
410 kW
660 hp
492 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
1,100 Nm
811 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
302 km/h188 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
2,695 kg
5,941 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in
Range score
567 km
353 mi
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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 (G80) CS 3.0
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (G80) CS 3.0

  • Is 930 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 67 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW i7 (G70) M70 105.7 kWh

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 450 Nm more
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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