Loading…
Loading…
Compare
Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | BMW1972 BMW 3.0 CSL | BMW1992 BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 137 mphIndependent test · Wikipedia | 155 mphBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 160.0 hp/tCalculated | 195.2 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 6.90 sIndependent test · EncyCARpedia | 5.80 sBestIndependent test · EncyCARpedia |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.30 sIndependent test · FastestLaps | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 203 hpIndependent test · Wikipedia | 282 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 211 lb-ftIndependent test · Wikipedia | 236 lb-ftBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 3153.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 2990.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Cylinder count | 6Independent test · Wikipedia | 6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine layout | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia | Front |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 184 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 175 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 66 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 67 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 54 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 53 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 103 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 106 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 2800 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3180 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | 4Independent test · Wikipedia | 4Independent test · Wikipedia |
Every figure is the car’s preferred, sourced value. “Best” marks the strongest value in a row, judged on the canonical measurement (so a winner is correct whichever unit system you view). Open a car to see each value’s source, original units, and alternates.
Community index
Add a value with its source. An editor verifies every submission against its citation before it appears on the site.
| Induction type | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia |
|---|
| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia |
|---|
| Number of gears | 4Independent test · Wikipedia | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
|---|