Car comparison

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8vsBMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

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

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TVR Cerbera

4.2 i V8

360 hp4185 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    327 hp/t
    244 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    529 km
    329 mi
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRCerbera4.2 i V8BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
360hp268kW
343hp256kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight-
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.7s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
327hp/t244kW/t148hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,185cc255cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,280mm169in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,220mm48in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,464mm58in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
410L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
65L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRCerbera4.2 i V86,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRCerbera4.2 i V8BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
17.8 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
360 hp
268 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8 has 17 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V and TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
1,495 kg
3,296 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
289 km/h
180 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V84.2 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8 and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V and TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8: 1.1 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
500 km
311 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
360 hp
268 kW
4.2 s
289 km/h
180 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.2 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
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

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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.2 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRCerbera4.2 i V8BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
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
Range score
500 km
311 mi
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
229 hp/t
171 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
VehicleTVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 69 Nm more
  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 98 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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