Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0ivsMitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4

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

Mitsubishi 3000 GT

3.0 i 24V 4x4

286 hp2972 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1993

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 economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iMitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
2,972cc181cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,555mm179in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,335mm53in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,444mm57in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
405L
-
Max trunk volume-
160L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
65L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0iMitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0i7,000 rpm3,600 rpm7,250 rpm
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x46,000 rpm3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iMitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
18.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
174 km/h
108 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
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
286 hp
213 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
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
407 Nm
300 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
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
1,745 kg
3,847 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
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x45.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.0i: 1.0 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
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
286 hp
213 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,555 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.0iMitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
-
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
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,555 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 245 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4

  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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