Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0vsInfiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017 S 3.0t

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 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2020
VS

Infiniti Q50 · Facelift 2017

S 3.0t

405 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-present

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 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
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • 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 overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)3.0InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Power
431hp321kW
405hp302kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,744kg3,845lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
-
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
38.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,579mm62in
-
Rear track
1,603mm63in
-
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
80L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
206g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0tPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t: 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t6,400 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)3.0InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
14.9 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
187 km/h
116 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
405 hp
302 kW

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 has 26 hp more than Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t and BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: 26 hp (19 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
1,744 kg
3,845 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
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)3.04.1 s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t: 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
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t: 0.8 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
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
723 km
449 mi
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
879 km
546 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
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
405 hp
302 kW
5.1 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
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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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/h4.1 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
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.1 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
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)3.0InfinitiQ50Facelift 2017S 3.0t
Power
431 hp
321 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,744 kg
3,845 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
206 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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) 3.0Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 184 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Infiniti Q50 Facelift 2017 S 3.0t

  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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