Car comparison

Toyota Supra III (A70) 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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Toyota Supra III (A70)

3.0 Turbo

235 hp2954 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1987-1989
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 combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    344 Nm
    254 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
235hp175kW
220hp164kW
Torque
344Nm254lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,200kg2,646lb
Gross weight-
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
96.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
28.8s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,954cc180cu in
2,302cc140cu in
Length
4,620mm182in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,680mm66in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,595mm102in
2,565mm101in
Front track-
1,424mm56in
Rear track-
1,445mm57in
Trunk volume-
420L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 TurboBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3PowerTorque
  • Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo5,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 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
MetricToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.8 s
26.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 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
95 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
220 hp
164 kW

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo has 15 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
344 Nm
254 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
1,620 kg
3,571 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
245 km/h
152 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo7.0 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.36.7 s

Although Toyota Supra III (A70) 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 Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 and Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
636 km
395 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 TurboBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.3
Power
235 hp
175 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 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
636 km
395 mi
875 km
544 mi
Trunk score
-
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleToyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 TurboBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 104 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.3

  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 239 km (148 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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