Car comparison

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V SvsBMW 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 Tuscan

4.0 i 24V S

396 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2006
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2006

Comparison overview

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TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    314 km/h
    195 mph
  • Most powerful
    396 hp
    295 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    360 hp/t
    268 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Lowest city consumption
    17.9 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
396hp295kW
343hp256kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.9s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
10.5s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
360hp/t268kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
382Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,363mm54in
Wheelbase
2,360mm93in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,445mm57in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
275L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
65L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V SBMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S7,000 rpm5,250 rpm7,250 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
MetricTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.5 s
20.0 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
396 hp
295 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW

TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S has 53 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S: 53 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
420 Nm
310 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
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
1,100 kg
2,425 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
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
314 km/h
195 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
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S3.9 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S and BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
360 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 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
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
396 hp
295 kW
3.9 s
314 km/h
195 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
TVRTuscan4.0 i 24V S
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 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
VehicleTVRTuscan4.0 i 24V SBMWM3 Convertible (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
396 hp
295 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 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
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 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
275 L
9.7 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
360 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 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 Tuscan 4.0 i 24V S

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 555 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 54 km/h (34 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 153 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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