Car comparison

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RvsBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2

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

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BMW Z4 Coupe (E86)

M 3.2

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    273 km/h
    170 mph
  • Most powerful
    352 hp
    262 kW
  • Lightest
    1,050 kg
    2,315 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    335 hp/t
    250 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
352hp262kW
343hp256kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,050kg2,315lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight-
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.4s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
11.1s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
455km282mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,968cc181cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,089mm161in
4,113mm162in
Width
1,885mm74in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,143mm45in
1,271mm50in
Wheelbase
2,438mm96in
2,497mm98in
Front track-
1,486mm59in
Rear track-
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume-
245L
Max trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2PowerTorque
  • Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R6,200 rpm3,500 rpm6,450 rpm
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.27,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
16.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
352 hp
262 kW
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R has 9 hp more than BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2 and Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
1,050 kg
2,315 lb
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
1,425 kg
3,142 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 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
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R3.7 s
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.25.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R and BMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
241 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
352 hp
262 kW
3.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
343 hp
256 kW
5.0 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
NobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
BMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,113 mm
161.9 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNobleM12 GTO3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3RBMWZ4 Coupe (E86)M 3.2
Power
352 hp
262 kW
343 hp
256 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,050 kg
2,315 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,113 mm
161.9 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
Range score
-
455 km
282 mi
Trunk score
-
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
241 hp/t
179 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW Z4 Coupe (E86) M 3.2
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Noble M12 GTO 3.0 i V6 24V GTO-3R

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 375 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 95 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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