BMW M3 Coupe (E36)
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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0vsMitsubishi 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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Comparison overview
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BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful295 hp220 kW
- Lightest1,440 kg3,175 lb
- Best power-to-weight205 hp/t153 kW/t4.9 kg/hp
- Lowest city consumption13.0 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Largest trunk405 L
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score51/100
Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Highest torque407 Nm300 lb-ft
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score65/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 295hp220kW | 286hp213kW |
| Torque | 323Nm238lb-ft | 407Nm300lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,440kg3,175lb | 1,745kg3,847lb |
| Gross weight | - | 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 | 77.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 71.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.3s Calculated | 18.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s 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 | 13.9s Calculated | 13.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated | 164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 224Nm/t150lb-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 | 4 | 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) GT 3.0: Power / Torque
- Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | 7,000 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4 | 6,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.6 s | 4.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.9 s | 5.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 20.3 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 | 11.8 s | 11.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.9 s | 13.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 169 km/h 105 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | 295 hp 220 kW |
| Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4 | 286 hp 213 kW |
BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 has 9 hp more than Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4.
The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: 9 hp (7 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | 323 Nm 238 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | 1,440 kg 3,175 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | 5.9 s |
| Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4 | 5.0 s |
Although BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 has more power, Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi 3000 GT 3.0 i 24V 4x4 and BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: 0.9 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | 295 hp 220 kW | 5.9 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0 | Mitsubishi3000 GT3.0 i 24V 4x4 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 295 hp 220 kW | 286 hp 213 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 323 Nm 238 lb-ft | 407 Nm 300 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.9 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 | 1,440 kg 3,175 lb | 1,745 kg 3,847 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 714 km 444 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 405 L 14.3 cu ft | 160 L 5.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 205 hp/t 153 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 164 hp/t 122 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0
- Has 9 hp more
- Is 305 kg lighter
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 41 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 84 Nm more
- Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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