Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0vsBMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2020
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

GT 3.0

295 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1995

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
431hp321kW
295hp220kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,335mm53in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,444mm57in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
480L
405L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
65L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.07,000 rpm3,900 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
20.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
295 hp
220 kW

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 has 136 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 and BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
323 Nm
238 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
1,440 kg
3,175 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 (F80)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (F80)3.04.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.05.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: 1.8 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 (F80)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: 0.8 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 (F80)3.0
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
295 hp
220 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 (F80)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 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 (F80)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) 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 (F80)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.9 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 (F80)3.0
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,335 mm
52.6 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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.

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 (F80) 3.0BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Has 136 hp more
  • Has 227 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0

  • Is 120 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

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

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