Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0ivsChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990 5.7 V8

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

3.0i

286 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1995
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated1991-1996

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
286hp213kW
281hp210kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,595kg3,516lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,335mm53in
1,177mm46in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,466mm58in
Rear track
1,444mm57in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
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Trunk volume
405L
357L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
65L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0iChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i7,000 rpm3,600 rpm7,250 rpm
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V85,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i has 5 hp more than Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
437 Nm
322 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
1,595 kg
3,516 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 (E36)3.0i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i6.0 s
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V85.3 s

Although BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i has more power, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: 0.7 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 (E36)3.0i
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW
5.3 s
254 km/h
158 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 (E36)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
ChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
281 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iChevroletCorvette Coupe (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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 (E36) 3.0i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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