Car comparison

TVR Griffith 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 Griffith

5.0

326 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-2002
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

  • Lowest city consumption
    17.0 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRGriffith5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
326hp243kW
321hp239kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.3s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
409Nm/t274lb-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
1,943mm76in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,444mm57in
Trunk volume-
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 Griffith 5.0BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2PowerTorque
  • TVR Griffith 5.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRGriffith5.05,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 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
MetricTVRGriffith5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
20.1 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

TVR Griffith 5.0 has 5 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 and TVR Griffith 5.0: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
434 Nm
320 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
TVRGriffith5.0
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
TVRGriffith5.0
269 km/h
167 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
TVRGriffith5.04.4 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.25.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 1.2 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
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 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
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
4.4 s
269 km/h
167 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
TVRGriffith5.0
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 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
VehicleTVRGriffith5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
326 hp
243 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 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
-
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 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 Griffith 5.0

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 500 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 102 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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