Car comparison

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATvsBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

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

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Porsche 944

2.5 Turbo S CAT

250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.5

238 hp2467 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1990

Comparison overview

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Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
250hp186kW
238hp177kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,200kg2,646lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
795km494mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,479cc151cu in
2,467cc151cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,345mm171in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,680mm66in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,370mm54in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,565mm101in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,424mm56in
Rear track
1,451mm57in
1,445mm57in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5PowerTorque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.57,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
24.2 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT has 12 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 and Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
260 km/h
162 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5.9 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.56.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW
6.5 s
248 km/h
154 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
VehiclePorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
238 hp
177 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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
-
795 km
494 mi
Trunk score
-
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 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) 2.5
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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