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BMW M3 (F80)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 585 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    204 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
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
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
1,535kg3,384lb
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
34.5s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
31.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-7.5 s
Calculated
33.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s-0.6 s
3.3s-0.9 s
3.8s-0.4 s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.2s-2.9 s
Calculated
8.5s-3.7 s
Calculated
10.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.1s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-1.0 s
Calculated
10.7s-1.3 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
381hp/t284kW/t173hp/1000 lb
Calculated
440hp/t328kW/t199hp/1000 lb
Calculated
346hp/t258kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
484Nm/t324lb-ft/ton
Calculated
555Nm/t372lb-ft/ton
Calculated
437Nm/t292lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
682km424mi
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
204g/km
204g/km
204g/km
204g/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 hpBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hpBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 1) 531 hpBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 450 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp7,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp7,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp7,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp7,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.4 s
3.1 s
3.6 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
3.3 s
3.8 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
8.5 s
10.3 s
12.1 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
5.1 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.1 s
7.6 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.0 s
9.7 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
11.4 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
137 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
131 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp
440 hp/t
328 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp
585 hp
436 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp
675 hp
503 kW
3.3 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp
531 hp
396 kW
3.8 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
4.2 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)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 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
1,431 mm
56.3 in
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp
Power
675 hp
503 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 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
1,431 mm
56.3 in
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp
Power
531 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 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
1,431 mm
56.3 in
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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

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 (Stage 2)585 hp
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp
Power
675 hp
503 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp
Power
531 hp
396 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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

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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.6 s
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.3 s
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.8 s
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.2 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 (Stage 2)585 hp
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hp
440 hp/t
328 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hp
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)585 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)675 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)531 hpBMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0450 hp
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
3.6 s
3.3 s
3.8 s
4.2 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
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
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
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
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
Range score
682 km
424 mi
682 km
424 mi
682 km
424 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 g/km
204 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
381 hp/t
284 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
440 hp/t
328 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
346 hp/t
258 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 585 hpBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 675 hpBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 (Stage 1) 531 hpBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 450 hp
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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 59 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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