BMW M3 (F80)
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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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CS 3.0 (Stage 2)
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CS 3.0 (Stage 1)
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CS 3.0
Comparison overview
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BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Fastest top speed327 km/h203 mph
- Most powerful690 hp515 kW
- Highest torque930 Nm686 lb-ft
- Lightest1,585 kg3,494 lb
- Best power-to-weight435 hp/t325 kW/t2.3 kg/hp
- 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 trunk445 L
- Best overall score87/100
- Best performance score94/100
- Best economy score85/100
- Best practicality score73/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp |
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| 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 | 314 km/h 195 mph | 305 km/h 190 mph | 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp | 6,250 rpm | 4,000-5,380 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp | 6,250 rpm | 4,000-5,380 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp | 6,250 rpm | 4,000-5,380 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp | 6,250 rpm | 4,000-5,380 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp |
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| 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 | - | - | - |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp | 690 hp 515 kW |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp | 598 hp 446 kW |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp | 543 hp 405 kW |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp | 460 hp 343 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp | 3.0 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp | 3.3 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp | 3.5 s |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp | 3.9 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp | 723 km 449 mi |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp | 723 km 449 mi |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp | 723 km 449 mi |
| BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 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)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.
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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)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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 3)690 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 2)598 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0 (Stage 1)543 hp | BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0460 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | 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
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| Vehicle | BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 3) 690 hp | BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 2) 598 hp | BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 1) 543 hp | BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 460 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) 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
BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 (Stage 2) 598 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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