Car comparison

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SvsBMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0

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

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Porsche 968

3.0 8V Turbo S

305 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-1995
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E36)

GT 3.0

295 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SBMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
305hp227kW
295hp220kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,335mm53in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,450mm57in
1,444mm57in
Ground clearance-
110mm4in
Trunk volume
225L
405L
Max trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
74L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SBMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5,400 rpm3,000 rpm5,650 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
MetricPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SBMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
20.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
295 hp
220 kW

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S has 10 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0 and Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
500 Nm
369 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
1,300 kg
2,866 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5.0 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.05.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SBMWM3 Coupe (E36)GT 3.0
Power
305 hp
227 kW
295 hp
220 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 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
-
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0
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

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 177 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E36) GT 3.0

  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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