Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0vsBMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2016-2020
VS

BMW M3 Touring (G81)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
450hp336kW
510hp380kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
48.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
Calculated
12.9s
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
567km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,431mm56in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,604mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
122mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
59L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
12.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 has 60 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
1,865 kg
4,112 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)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)Competition 3.04.0 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.03.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: 0.4 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)Competition 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: 2.1 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
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
567 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
1,431 mm
56.3 in
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 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
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 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)Competition 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.0 s
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.6 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)Competition 3.0
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
567 km
353 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 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) Competition 3.0BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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