Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3vsPorsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.3

220 hp2302 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1988-1990
VS

Porsche 944 Cabrio

3.0 S2 CAT

211 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • 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 overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
220hp164kW
211hp157kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
79.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
89.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
875km544mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,302cc140cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,680mm66in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,565mm101in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,424mm56in
-
Rear track
1,445mm57in
-
Trunk volume
420L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CATPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36,750 rpm4,750 rpm7,000 rpm
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT5,800 rpm4,100 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
29.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp
157 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 has 9 hp more than Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
1,465 kg
3,230 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
243 km/h
151 mph
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36.7 s
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and Porsche 944 Cabrio 3.0 S2 CAT: 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
243 km/h
151 mph
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
240 km/h
149 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
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
Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3Porsche944 Cabrio3.0 S2 CAT
Power
220 hp
164 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Range score
875 km
544 mi
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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.

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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