Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5vsToyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E30)

2.5

238 hp2467 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1990
VS

Toyota Supra III (A70)

3.0 Turbo

235 hp2954 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1987-1989

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    238 hp
    177 kW
  • Lightest
    1,200 kg
    2,646 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    795 km
    494 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
238hp177kW
235hp175kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
344Nm254lb-ft
Curb weight
1,200kg2,646lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
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Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
96.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
795km494mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,467cc151cu in
2,954cc180cu in
Length
4,345mm171in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,680mm66in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,565mm101in
2,595mm102in
Front track
1,424mm56in
-
Rear track
1,445mm57in
-
Trunk volume
420L
-
Doors
2
3
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.

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.57,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo5,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
28.8 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 has 3 hp more than Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo and BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
344 Nm
254 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
1,620 kg
3,571 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)2.5
248 km/h
154 mph
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
245 km/h
152 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)2.56.5 s
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 and Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 and Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo: 2.2 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
795 km
494 mi
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
238 hp
177 kW
6.5 s
248 km/h
154 mph
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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)2.5
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
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

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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E30)2.5ToyotaSupra III (A70)3.0 Turbo
Power
238 hp
177 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
344 Nm
254 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,200 kg
2,646 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
795 km
494 mi
636 km
395 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E30) 2.5

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 420 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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