Car comparison

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

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

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BMW M3 (F80)

CS 3.0 (Stage 3)

690 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

CS 3.0 (Stage 2)

598 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

CS 3.0 (Stage 1)

543 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    327 km/h
    203 mph
  • Most powerful
    690 hp
    515 kW
  • Highest torque
    930 Nm
    686 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    435 hp/t
    325 kW/t
    2.3 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 estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
Power
690hp515kW+230 hp
598hp446kW+138 hp
543hp405kW+83 hp
460hp343kW
Torque
930Nm686lb-ft+330 Nm
810Nm597lb-ft+210 Nm
732Nm540lb-ft+132 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,585kg3,494lb
1,585kg3,494lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
+37 km/h
314 km/h
195 mph
+24 km/h
305 km/h
190 mph
+15 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
33.7s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph-7.5 s
Calculated
35.1s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
36.7s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
41.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s-0.9 s
3.3s-0.6 s
3.5s-0.4 s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
7.5s-3.2 s
Calculated
8.3s-2.3 s
Calculated
9.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.4s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.7s
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
10.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
10.6s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
435hp/t325kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
377hp/t281kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
587Nm/t393lb-ft/ton
Calculated
511Nm/t342lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
379Nm/t253lb-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
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
119mm5in
119mm5in
119mm5in
Trunk volume
445L
445L
445L
445L
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) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hpBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 2) 598 hpBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 1) 543 hpBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 460 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 2) 598 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 1) 543 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 460 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp6,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp6,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp6,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp6,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
3.2 s
3.4 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.5 s
8.3 s
9.1 s
10.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
30.6 s
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-
-
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.7 s
4.9 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
7.4 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
9.3 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
239 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
209 km/h
130 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hp has 230 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 460 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 460 hp and BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hp: 230 hp (172 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
1,585 kg
3,494 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)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
327 km/h
203 mph
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
314 km/h
195 mph
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
305 km/h
190 mph
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hp and BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 460 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 2) 598 hp and BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 1) 543 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)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 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)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
435 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
377 hp/t
281 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
290 hp/t
216 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)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
690 hp
515 kW
3.0 s
327 km/h
203 mph
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
598 hp
446 kW
3.3 s
314 km/h
195 mph
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
543 hp
405 kW
3.5 s
305 km/h
190 mph
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
Power
690 hp
515 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
Power
598 hp
446 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
Power
690 hp
515 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
Power
598 hp
446 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
Power
543 hp
405 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 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)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.0 s
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.3 s
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.5 s
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.9 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)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp
435 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp
377 hp/t
281 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hpBMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp
Power
690 hp
515 kW
598 hp
446 kW
543 hp
405 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
930 Nm
686 lb-ft
810 Nm
597 lb-ft
732 Nm
540 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.0 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.9 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
435 hp/t
325 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
377 hp/t
281 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hpBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 2) 598 hpBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 1) 543 hpBMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 460 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) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hp

  • Has 92 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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