BMW M3 (G80)
Car comparison
BMW M3 (G80) 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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Competition 3.0
Comparison overview
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BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful510 hp380 kW
- Highest torque650 Nm479 lb-ft
- Lightest1,730 kg3,814 lb
- Best power-to-weight295 hp/t220 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range578 km359 mi
- Best performance score85/100
- Best economy score79/100
BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score84/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510hp380kW | 510hp380kW |
| Torque | 650Nm479lb-ft | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,730kg3,814lb | 1,865kg4,112lb |
| Gross weight | 2,210kg4,872lb | 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 | 36.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 48.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s | 3.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 11.3s Calculated | 12.9s |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s Calculated | 3.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 11.7s Calculated | 11.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb Calculated | 273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 376Nm/t251lb-ft/ton Calculated | 349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 578km359mi Calculated | 567km353mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,993cc183cu in | 2,993cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,794mm189in | 4,794mm189in |
| Width | 1,903mm75in | 1,903mm75in |
| Height | 1,433mm56in | 1,436mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,857mm112in | 2,857mm112in |
| Front track | 1,617mm64in | 1,617mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,605mm63in | 1,605mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 120mm5in | 122mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,510L |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
- BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 6,250 rpm | 2,750-5,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 | 6,250 rpm | 2,750-5,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 3.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 11.3 s | 12.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 7.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.9 s | 9.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.7 s | 11.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 203 km/h 126 mph | 192 km/h 119 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 510 hp 380 kW |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 | 510 hp 380 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 650 Nm 479 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 1,730 kg 3,814 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 3.9 s |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 | 3.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 and BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 295 hp/t 220 kW/t 3.4 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 578 km 359 mi |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 | 567 km 353 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 510 hp 380 kW | 3.9 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.
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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 (G80)Competition 3.0 |
| 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 |
| 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW M3 (G80) 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 3.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | 295 hp/t 220 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 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
| Vehicle | BMWM3 (G80)Competition 3.0 | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 510 hp 380 kW | 510 hp 380 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 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 | 1,730 kg 3,814 lb | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.2 L/100 km 23.1 mpg US 27.7 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 578 km 359 mi | 567 km 353 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 295 hp/t 220 kW/t 3.4 kg/hp | 273 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0 | BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.85 LC100 km | 18.20 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.73 LC100 mi | 29.29 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal | 1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,678 LC/year | 2,730 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW M3 (G80) Competition 3.0
- Is 135 kg lighter
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Smallest trunk
BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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