Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 · Stage 2vsBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 · Stage 3vsBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 · Stage 1vsBMW M3 (F80) 3.0

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

3.0 (Stage 2)

560 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2020
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

3.0 (Stage 3)

647 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2020
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

3.0 (Stage 1)

509 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2020
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 2) 560 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    194 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Most powerful
    647 hp
    482 kW
  • Highest torque
    853 Nm
    629 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    414 hp/t
    309 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
Power
560hp418kW+129 hp
647hp482kW+216 hp
509hp379kW+78 hp
431hp321kW
Torque
743Nm548lb-ft+193 Nm
853Nm629lb-ft+303 Nm
671Nm495lb-ft+121 Nm
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,560kg3,439lb
1,560kg3,439lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
292 km/h
181 mph
+27 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+8 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
33.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
30.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
33.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.8 s
Calculated
38.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s-0.6 s
3.2s-0.9 s
3.7s-0.4 s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
9.0s-3.0 s
Calculated
8.3s-3.7 s
Calculated
10.2s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
10.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
11.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
359hp/t268kW/t163hp/1000 lb
Calculated
414hp/t309kW/t188hp/1000 lb
Calculated
326hp/t243kW/t148hp/1000 lb
Calculated
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
476Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
546Nm/t366lb-ft/ton
Calculated
430Nm/t288lb-ft/ton
Calculated
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,671mm184in
4,671mm184in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,812mm111in
2,812mm111in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,603mm63in
1,603mm63in
1,603mm63in
Trunk volume
480L
480L
480L
480L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
194g/km
194g/km
194g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 2) 560 hpBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hpBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 1) 509 hpBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 431 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 2) 560 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 1) 509 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 431 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hp5,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp5,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp5,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp5,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.1 s
3.6 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.2 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.0 s
8.3 s
10.2 s
12.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
7.6 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.0 s
9.6 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
11.3 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
210 km/h
131 mph
200 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hp
560 hp
418 kW
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
647 hp
482 kW
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
509 hp
379 kW
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
431 hp
321 kW

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hp has 216 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 431 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 431 hp and BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hp: 216 hp (161 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hp
743 Nm
548 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
853 Nm
629 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
671 Nm
495 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hp
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
1,560 kg
3,439 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 (Stage 2)560 hp
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hp and BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 431 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 2) 560 hp and BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 1) 509 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 (Stage 2)560 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

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 (Stage 2)560 hp
359 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
414 hp/t
309 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
326 hp/t
243 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hp
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
723 km
449 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hp
560 hp
418 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
647 hp
482 kW
3.2 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
509 hp
379 kW
3.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
431 hp
321 kW
4.1 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 (Stage 2)560 hp
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
Power
647 hp
482 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
Power
509 hp
379 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 (F80)3.0431 hp
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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

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 (Stage 2)560 hp
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
Power
647 hp
482 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
Power
509 hp
379 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hp 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 (Stage 2)560 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.5 s
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.2 s
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 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 (Stage 2)560 hp
359 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hp
414 hp/t
309 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hp
326 hp/t
243 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 2)560 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 3)647 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0 (Stage 1)509 hpBMWM3 (F80)3.0431 hp
Power
560 hp
418 kW
647 hp
482 kW
509 hp
379 kW
431 hp
321 kW
Torque
743 Nm
548 lb-ft
853 Nm
629 lb-ft
671 Nm
495 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.2 s
3.7 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
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
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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
723 km
449 mi
723 km
449 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
194 g/km
194 g/km
194 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
359 hp/t
268 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
414 hp/t
309 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
326 hp/t
243 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 2) 560 hpBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hpBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 1) 509 hpBMW M3 (F80) 3.0 431 hp
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 2) 560 hp

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 (Stage 3) 647 hp

  • Has 86 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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