BMW M3 Touring (G81)
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Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)
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Competition 3.0
Comparison overview
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BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 765 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.8 s
- Fastest top speed342 km/h213 mph
- Most powerful765 hp570 kW
- Highest torque1,008 Nm743 lb-ft
- Lightest1,865 kg4,112 lb
- Best power-to-weight410 hp/t306 kW/t2.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range567 km353 mi
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score90/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score79/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp |
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| Power | 765hp570kW+255 hp | 663hp494kW+153 hp | 602hp449kW+92 hp | 510hp380kW |
| Torque | 1,008Nm743lb-ft+358 Nm | 878Nm647lb-ft+228 Nm | 793Nm585lb-ft+143 Nm | 650Nm479lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,865kg4,112lb | 1,865kg4,112lb | 1,865kg4,112lb | 1,865kg4,112lb |
| Gross weight | 2,370kg5,225lb | 2,370kg5,225lb | 2,370kg5,225lb | 2,370kg5,225lb |
| Top speed | 342 km/h 213 mph | 325 km/h 202 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 75.4s99% target: 339 km/h / 210 mph+27.0 s Calculated | 76.0s99% target: 322 km/h / 200 mph+27.7 s Calculated | 77.4s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph+29.1 s Calculated | 48.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.8s-0.8 s | 3.1s-0.5 s | 3.3s-0.4 s | 3.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.2s-3.8 s | 10.3s-2.6 s | 11.2s-1.7 s | 12.9s |
| 0-60 mph | 2.7s-0.8 s Calculated | 2.9s-0.5 s Calculated | 3.1s-0.3 s Calculated | 3.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.5s-1.1 s Calculated | 10.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 11.2s-0.4 s Calculated | 11.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 410hp/t306kW/t186hp/1000 lb Calculated | 355hp/t265kW/t161hp/1000 lb Calculated | 323hp/t241kW/t146hp/1000 lb Calculated | 273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 540Nm/t361lb-ft/ton Calculated | 471Nm/t315lb-ft/ton Calculated | 425Nm/t285lb-ft/ton Calculated | 349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 567km353mi Calculated | 567km353mi Calculated | 567km353mi Calculated | 567km353mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,993cc183cu in | 2,993cc183cu in | 2,993cc183cu in | 2,993cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,794mm189in | 4,794mm189in | 4,794mm189in | 4,794mm189in |
| Width | 1,903mm75in | 1,903mm75in | 1,903mm75in | 1,903mm75in |
| Height | 1,436mm57in | 1,436mm57in | 1,436mm57in | 1,436mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,857mm112in | 2,857mm112in | 2,857mm112in | 2,857mm112in |
| Front track | 1,617mm64in | 1,617mm64in | 1,617mm64in | 1,617mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,605mm63in | 1,605mm63in | 1,605mm63in | 1,605mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 122mm5in | 122mm5in | 122mm5in | 122mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 500L | 500L | 500L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,510L | 1,510L | 1,510L | 1,510L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 59L | 59L | 59L | 59L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 765 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 663 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 1) 602 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 510 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 6,250 rpm | 2,750-5,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 6,250 rpm | 2,750-5,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 6,250 rpm | 2,750-5,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 6,250 rpm | 2,750-5,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.7 s | 2.9 s | 3.1 s | 3.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.8 s | 3.1 s | 3.3 s | 3.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.2 s | 10.3 s | 11.2 s | 12.9 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 40.6 s | 76.8 s | - | - |
| Top speed | 342 km/h 213 mph | 325 km/h 202 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 1.6 s | 1.7 s | 1.7 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.5 s | 4.6 s | 4.7 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.8 s | 7.1 s | 7.2 s | 7.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 8.8 s | 9.2 s | 9.4 s | 9.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.5 s | 10.9 s | 11.2 s | 11.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 214 km/h 133 mph | 206 km/h 128 mph | 200 km/h 124 mph | 192 km/h 119 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 765 hp 570 kW |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 663 hp 494 kW |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 602 hp 449 kW |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 510 hp 380 kW |
BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 765 hp has 255 hp more than BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 510 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 510 hp and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 765 hp: 255 hp (190 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 1,008 Nm 743 lb-ft |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 878 Nm 647 lb-ft |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 793 Nm 585 lb-ft |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 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 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 342 km/h 213 mph |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 325 km/h 202 mph |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 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 |
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| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 2.8 s |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 3.1 s |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 3.3 s |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 3.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 765 hp and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 510 hp: 0.8 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 663 hp and BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 1) 602 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 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 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 |
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| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 410 hp/t 306 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 355 hp/t 265 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 323 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 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 |
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| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 567 km 353 mi |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 567 km 353 mi |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 567 km 353 mi |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 567 km 353 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 765 hp 570 kW | 2.8 s | 342 km/h 213 mph |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 663 hp 494 kW | 3.1 s | 325 km/h 202 mph |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 602 hp 449 kW | 3.3 s | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 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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| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp |
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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 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp |
| 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp |
| 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp |
| 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp |
| 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 765 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 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | 2.8 s |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | 3.1 s |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | 3.3 s |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 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 |
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| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | 410 hp/t 306 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | 355 hp/t 265 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | 323 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK |
| BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | 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 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 3)765 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 2)663 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0 (Stage 1)602 hp | BMWM3 Touring (G81)Competition 3.0510 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 765 hp 570 kW | 663 hp 494 kW | 602 hp 449 kW | 510 hp 380 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,008 Nm 743 lb-ft | 878 Nm 647 lb-ft | 793 Nm 585 lb-ft | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.8 s | 3.1 s | 3.3 s | 3.6 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 342 km/h 213 mph | 325 km/h 202 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb | 1,865 kg 4,112 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km 22.6 mpg US 27.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 567 km 353 mi | 567 km 353 mi | 567 km 353 mi | 567 km 353 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 410 hp/t 306 kW/t 2.4 kg/hp | 355 hp/t 265 kW/t 2.8 kg/hp | 323 hp/t 241 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 273 hp/t 204 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 765 hp | BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 663 hp | BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 1) 602 hp | BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 510 hp |
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| Consumption | 10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK | 10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.20 LC100 km | 18.20 LC100 km | 18.20 LC100 km | 18.20 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 29.29 LC100 mi | 29.29 LC100 mi | 29.29 LC100 mi | 29.29 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal | 1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal | 1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal | 1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,730 LC/year | 2,730 LC/year | 2,730 LC/year | 2,730 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 3) 765 hp
- Has 102 hp more
- Has 130 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Has 55 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
BMW M3 Touring (G81) Competition 3.0 (Stage 2) 663 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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