Car comparison

TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed SixvsBMW 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

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed Six

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Highest torque
    447 Nm
    330 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,130 kg
    2,491 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • 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
ModelTVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed SixBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
350hp261kW
360hp268kW
Torque
447Nm330lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,130kg2,491lb
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
50.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg 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
12.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
433km269mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu 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 4.0 i 24V Speed SixBMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed Six: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six6,800 rpm5,000 rpm7,050 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
MetricTVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed SixBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
350 hp
261 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V has 10 hp more than TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed Six.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed Six and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
447 Nm
330 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
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
1,130 kg
2,491 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
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
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
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six4.4 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V4.9 s

Although BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V has more power, TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed Six is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed Six and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 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) CSL 3.2i 24V and TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed Six: 3.1 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
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
433 km
269 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 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
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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)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

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
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
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
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V 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
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.9 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
TVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed Six
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRCerbera4.0 i 24V Speed SixBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
350 hp
261 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
447 Nm
330 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 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
433 km
269 mi
529 km
329 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 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
VehicleTVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed SixBMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Cerbera 4.0 i 24V Speed Six

  • Has 77 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 96 km (60 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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