Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3vsBMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.3

220 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1988-1990
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E30)

2.3

200 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1988-1991

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
79.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
875km544mi
Calculated
697km433mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,302cc140cu in
2,302cc140cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,680mm66in
1,680mm66in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,565mm101in
2,565mm101in
Front track
1,424mm56in
1,414mm56in
Rear track
1,445mm57in
1,435mm56in
Trunk volume
420L
303L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36,750 rpm4,750 rpm7,000 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.36,750 rpm4,750 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
32.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
200 hp
149 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 has 20 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3 and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
1,360 kg
2,998 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 Coupe (E30)2.3
243 km/h
151 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36.7 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.37.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and BMW M3 Convertible (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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3: 0.9 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
875 km
544 mi
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
697 km
433 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
233 km/h
145 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 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
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
303 L
10.7 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
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
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 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 Coupe (E30)2.3
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
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
BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3BMWM3 Convertible (E30)2.3
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
303 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
875 km
544 mi
697 km
433 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
303 L
10.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 178 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

BMW M3 Convertible (E30) 2.3

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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