Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0vsBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2020
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
450hp336kW
321hp239kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
12.1s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
559km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,444mm57in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
480L
230L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
62L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 has 129 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: 129 hp (96 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
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
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.04.2 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.25.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 1.4 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 2.3 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
682 km
424 mi
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
559 km
347 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.6 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
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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

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 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.6 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 (F80)Competition 3.0
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
450 hp
336 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
682 km
424 mi
559 km
347 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Has 129 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 87 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 123 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 250 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 (E36) 3.2

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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