Car comparison

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurbovsBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

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

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Nissan 300 ZX (Z31)

3.0 Turbo

229 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1984-1990
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.3

220 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1988-1990

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    229 hp
    171 kW
  • Highest torque
    326 Nm
    240 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
229hp171kW
220hp164kW
Torque
326Nm240lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,200kg2,646lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,960cc181cu in
2,302cc140cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,725mm68in
1,680mm66in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,520mm99in
2,565mm101in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,424mm56in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
1,445mm57in
Trunk volume-
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
77L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 TurboBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3PowerTorque
  • Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo5,400 rpm4,400 rpm5,650 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36,750 rpm4,750 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
26.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
229 hp
171 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has 9 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
1,200 kg
2,646 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo7.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36.7 s

Although Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo has more power, BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
229 hp
171 kW
7.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
243 km/h
151 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
Nissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 Turbo
Power
229 hp
171 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan300 ZX (Z31)3.0 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
229 hp
171 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
326 Nm
240 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.7 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,345 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Range score
-
875 km
544 mi
Trunk score
-
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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 Coupe (E30) 2.3
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 300 ZX (Z31) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 86 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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