Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 5.0vsBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

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 (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2006

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
  • 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
340hp254kW
343hp256kW
Torque
481Nm355lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,280kg2,822lb
2,100kg4,630lb
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
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
321hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,997cc305cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,223mm48in
1,363mm54in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
310L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
57L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Chimaera 5.0BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 5.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera5.05,250 rpm3,750 rpm5,500 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRChimaera5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
20.0 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
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
170 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V has 3 hp more than TVR Chimaera 5.0.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 5.0 and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 3 hp (2 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
365 Nm
269 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
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 (E46)3.2i 24V5.5 s

Although BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V has more power, TVR Chimaera 5.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 (E46)3.2i 24V
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.5 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 mm
53.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera5.0BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
481 Nm
355 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.5 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,363 mm
53.7 in
Range score
-
521 km
324 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 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 (E46) 3.2i 24V
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 5.0

  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 595 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 114 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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