Car comparison

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8vsBMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

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

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TVR Cerbera

4.2 i V8

360 hp4185 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003
VS

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8)

3.2

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    327 hp/t
    244 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRCerbera4.2 i V8BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
360hp268kW
325hp242kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight-
1,660kg3,660lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.7s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
12.2s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
327hp/t244kW/t148hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
395Nm/t264lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
500km311mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,185cc255cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,280mm169in
4,025mm158in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,220mm48in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,566mm101in
2,459mm97in
Front track
1,464mm58in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,492mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
210L
Max trunk volume-
410L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
65L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2PowerTorque
  • TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRCerbera4.2 i V86,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.27,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRCerbera4.2 i V8BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
17.6 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
360 hp
268 kW
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8 has 35 hp more than BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2 and TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
1,375 kg
3,031 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
289 km/h
180 mph
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V84.2 s
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.25.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8 and BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
360 hp
268 kW
4.2 s
289 km/h
180 mph
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
325 hp
242 kW
5.3 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
TVRCerbera4.2 i V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRCerbera4.2 i V8BMWZ3 M Coupe (E36/8)3.2
Power
360 hp
268 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,280 mm
168.5 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
4,025 mm
158.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
500 km
311 mi
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
327 hp/t
244 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleTVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Cerbera 4.2 i V8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 91 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

BMW Z3 M Coupe (E36/8) 3.2

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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