Car comparison

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0ivsCadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V

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

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BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.0i

286 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1994-1995
VS

Cadillac Allante

4.6 i V8 32V

299 hp4565 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1993-1996

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0iCadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
286hp213kW
299hp223kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
393Nm290lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
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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
85.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
96.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
633km394mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
4,565cc279cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,540mm179in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,340mm53in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,444mm57in
1,535mm60in
Trunk volume
230L
460L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
65L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0iCadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i7,000 rpm3,600 rpm7,250 rpm
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0iCadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
27.3 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
299 hp
223 kW

Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V has 13 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i and Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
393 Nm
290 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
1,700 kg
3,748 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)3.0i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
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)3.0i6.2 s
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V6.9 s

Although Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V has more power, BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i and Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.7 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)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i and Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V: 2.9 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 Convertible (E36)3.0i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
714 km
444 mi
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
633 km
394 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
299 hp
223 kW
6.9 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)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i 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)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.2 s
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.9 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)3.0i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0iCadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
393 Nm
290 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
2 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
633 km
394 mi
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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) 3.0iCadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 81 km (50 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 73 Nm more
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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