Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2vsBMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1995-1999
VS

BMW M3 Touring (G81)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2024

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    567 km
    353 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
321hp239kW
510hp380kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,370kg5,225lb
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
71.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
12.9s
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
564km350mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,201cc195cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,433mm175in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,710mm67in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,335mm53in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,422mm56in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,444mm57in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
122mm5in
Trunk volume
405L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
2
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
12.9 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 has 189 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2 and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 189 hp (141 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
1,865 kg
4,112 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)3.2
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
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)3.25.5 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.03.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2: 1.9 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 (E36)3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2: 0.6 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 (E36)3.2
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
564 km
350 mi
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
567 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 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)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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 (E36)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 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 (E36)3.2
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.6 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 (E36)3.2
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E36)3.2BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
321 hp
239 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
3.6 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
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
564 km
350 mi
567 km
353 mi
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 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) 3.2BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) 3.2

  • Is 405 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

  • Has 189 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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