Car comparison

TVR Griffith 5.0vsBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i

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

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TVR Griffith

5.0

340 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1993-2000
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.0i

286 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    271 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    481 Nm
    355 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    321 hp/t
    239 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRGriffith5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
Power
340hp254kW
286hp213kW
Torque
481Nm355lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.7s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
321hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,997cc305cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,050mm159in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,180mm46in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,444mm57in
Trunk volume
310L
230L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
57L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Griffith 5.0BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • TVR Griffith 5.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRGriffith5.05,250 rpm3,750 rpm5,500 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i7,000 rpm3,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRGriffith5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
22.6 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
340 hp
254 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW

TVR Griffith 5.0 has 54 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i and TVR Griffith 5.0: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
481 Nm
355 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
271 km/h
168 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
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
TVRGriffith5.04.5 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i: 1.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRGriffith5.0
340 hp
254 kW
4.5 s
271 km/h
168 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 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
TVRGriffith5.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRGriffith5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
481 Nm
355 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
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
Range score
-
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 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) 3.0i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 161 Nm more
  • Is 480 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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