Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 5.0vsBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

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

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TVR Chimaera

5.0

340 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1992-1997
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Chimaera 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 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
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRChimaera5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
340hp254kW
321hp239kW
Torque
481Nm355lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.7s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
321hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
559km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,997cc305cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,223mm48in
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
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Chimaera 5.0BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2PowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 5.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera5.05,250 rpm3,750 rpm5,500 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
MetricTVRChimaera5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
20.1 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
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.0
340 hp
254 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

TVR Chimaera 5.0 has 19 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and TVR Chimaera 5.0: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.0
481 Nm
355 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
TVRChimaera5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 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
TVRChimaera5.0
271 km/h
168 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
TVRChimaera5.05.5 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.25.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 5.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.0
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRChimaera5.0
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
271 km/h
168 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
TVRChimaera5.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
340 hp
254 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
481 Nm
355 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 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
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 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
-
559 km
347 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
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 Convertible (E36) 3.2
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 5.0

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 131 Nm more
  • Is 500 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 115 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) 3.2

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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