Car comparison

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RvsBMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

CSL 3.2i 24V

360 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Lightest
    1,050 kg
    2,315 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    335 hp/t
    250 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    76/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
352hp262kW
360hp268kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,050kg2,315lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight-
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
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
11.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,968cc181cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,089mm161in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,143mm45in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,438mm96in
2,731mm108in
Front track-
1,508mm59in
Rear track-
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume-
410L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank-
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RBMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R6,200 rpm3,500 rpm6,450 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
16.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
352 hp
262 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V has 8 hp more than Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R.

The biggest power difference is between Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
1,050 kg
2,315 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 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
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R3.7 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V4.9 s

Although BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V has more power, Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
352 hp
262 kW
3.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 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
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
352 hp
262 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,050 kg
2,315 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 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
-
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
-
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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) CSL 3.2i 24V
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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