BMW M3 (F80)
Car comparison
BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 · Stage 2vsBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 · Stage 3vsBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 · Stage 1vsBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)
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Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)
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Competition 3.0
Comparison overview
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Best choices
BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 585 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,560 kg3,439 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions194 g/km
- Best estimated range723 km449 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best overall score86/100
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score74/100
BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.1 s
- Most powerful675 hp503 kW
- Highest torque853 Nm629 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight433 hp/t323 kW/t2.3 kg/hp
- Best performance score92/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp |
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| Power | 585hp436kW+135 hp | 675hp503kW+225 hp | 531hp396kW+81 hp | 450hp336kW |
| 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 Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 32.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-4.2 s Calculated | 29.6s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-7.4 s Calculated | 32.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.7 s Calculated | 37.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4s-0.6 s | 3.1s-0.9 s | 3.6s-0.4 s | 4.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 8.8s-2.8 s Calculated | 8.1s-3.5 s Calculated | 9.9s-1.7 s Calculated | 11.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3s-0.6 s Calculated | 3.0s-0.9 s Calculated | 3.5s-0.4 s Calculated | 3.8s 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 | 10.8s-1.0 s Calculated | 10.5s-1.3 s Calculated | 11.2s-0.6 s Calculated | 11.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 375hp/t280kW/t170hp/1000 lb Calculated | 433hp/t323kW/t196hp/1000 lb Calculated | 340hp/t254kW/t154hp/1000 lb Calculated | 288hp/t215kW/t131hp/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 | 1,431mm56in | 1,431mm56in | 1,431mm56in | 1,431mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,812mm111in | 2,812mm111in | 2,812mm111in | 2,812mm111in |
| Front track | 1,579mm62in | 1,579mm62in | 1,579mm62in | 1,579mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,604mm63in | 1,604mm63in | 1,604mm63in | 1,604mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 120mm5in | 120mm5in | 120mm5in | 120mm5in |
| 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
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 585 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 1) 531 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 450 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 7,000 rpm | 1,850-5,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 7,000 rpm | 1,850-5,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 7,000 rpm | 1,850-5,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 7,000 rpm | 1,850-5,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.3 s | 3.0 s | 3.5 s | 3.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.4 s | 3.1 s | 3.6 s | 4.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 8.8 s | 8.1 s | 9.9 s | 11.6 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 | 2.0 s | 2.0 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 4.8 s | 5.1 s | 5.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.3 s | 7.0 s | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.2 s | 8.9 s | 9.5 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.8 s | 10.5 s | 11.2 s | 11.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 223 km/h 139 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph | 213 km/h 132 mph | 202 km/h 125 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 585 hp 436 kW |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 675 hp 503 kW |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 531 hp 396 kW |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW |
BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hp has 225 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 450 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 450 hp and BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hp: 225 hp (168 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 743 Nm 548 lb-ft |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 853 Nm 629 lb-ft |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 671 Nm 495 lb-ft |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 1,560 kg 3,439 lb |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 3.4 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 3.1 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 3.6 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 4.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hp and BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 450 hp: 0.9 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 585 hp and BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 1) 531 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 375 hp/t 280 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 433 hp/t 323 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 340 hp/t 254 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 288 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 723 km 449 mi |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 723 km 449 mi |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 723 km 449 mi |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 723 km 449 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 585 hp 436 kW | 3.4 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 675 hp 503 kW | 3.1 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 531 hp 396 kW | 3.6 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 450 hp 336 kW | 4.0 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp |
| 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 3.4 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 3.1 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 3.6 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | 375 hp/t 280 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | 433 hp/t 323 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | 340 hp/t 254 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | 288 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 8.3 L/100 km 28.3 mpg US 34.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp | BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 585 hp 436 kW | 675 hp 503 kW | 531 hp 396 kW | 450 hp 336 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 743 Nm 548 lb-ft | 853 Nm 629 lb-ft | 671 Nm 495 lb-ft | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.4 s | 3.1 s | 3.6 s | 4.0 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 375 hp/t 280 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 433 hp/t 323 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | 340 hp/t 254 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 288 hp/t 215 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 585 hp | BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hp | BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 1) 531 hp | BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 450 hp |
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| Consumption | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK | 8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km | 14.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi | 23.38 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal | 1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year | 2,179 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 585 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) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hp
- Has 90 hp more
- Has 110 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 58 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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