Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0vsBMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2020
VS

BMW M3 (E90)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    284 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
431hp321kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,520kg3,351lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
16.2s
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
284hp/t211kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
508km316mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,999cc244cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,539mm61in
Trunk volume
480L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 has 11 hp more than BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
1,605 kg
3,538 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 (F80)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
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
BMWM3 (F80)3.04.3 s
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: 0.6 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 (F80)3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: 3.6 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 (F80)3.0
284 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
682 km
424 mi
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
508 km
316 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 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
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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 (F80)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 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 (F80)3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.3 s
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
284 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
431 hp
321 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
508 km
316 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
284 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 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 (F80) 3.0BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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