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BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24VvsChrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2003
VS

Chrysler Crossfire

SRT-6 3.2i V6

330 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    343 hp
    256 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.9 L/100 km
    14.8 mpg US
    17.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    339 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24VChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
343hp256kW
330hp246kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,492mm177in
4,058mm160in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,766mm70in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,508mm59in
1,493mm59in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,502mm59in
Trunk volume
410L
215L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
63L
60L
CO2 emissions-
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24VChrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V66,100 rpm3,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24VChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V has 13 hp more than Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
1,455 kg
3,208 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V5.2 s
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V65.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V and Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6: 0.1 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V: 0.9 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
529 km
329 mi
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
330 hp
246 kW
5.3 s
255 km/h
158 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,058 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.3 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 (E46)3.2i 24V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
ChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24VChryslerCrossfireSRT-6 3.2i V6
Power
343 hp
256 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,058 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
529 km
329 mi
545 km
339 mi
CO2 score
-
264 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 (E46) 3.2i 24VChrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 3.2i V6

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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