Car comparison

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0ivsFerrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 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

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet

3.4 i V8 32V

286 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1993

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
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • 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 performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0iFerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
309Nm228lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
86.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
3,405cc208cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,340mm53in
1,235mm49in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,444mm57in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
230L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0iFerrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V7,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0iFerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
286 hp
213 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
309 Nm
228 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
1,570 kg
3,461 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
255 km/h
158 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i and Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: 0.1 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)3.0i
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i and Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: 2.8 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
723 km
449 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.3 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 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0iFerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
723 km
449 mi
Trunk score
230 L
8.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0iFerrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i

  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V

  • Has 8 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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