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Compare 2–4 cars side by side. Every figure is sourced; the best value in each comparable row is marked.
| Specification | BMW1986 BMW M3 (E30) | BMW1972 BMW 3.0 CSL |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 146 mphBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 137 mphIndependent 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. | 165.1 hp/tBestCalculated | 160.0 hp/tCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 6.90 sTieIndependent test · Car and Driver | 6.90 sTieIndependent test · EncyCARpedia |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.30 sIndependent test · FastestLaps |
| 0–100 mph | 19.60 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distance | 179.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 192 hpIndependent test · Wikipedia | 203 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torque | — | 211 lb-ftIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 2302.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3153.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Cylinder count | 4Independent test · Wikipedia | 6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine layout | Inline-4Independent test · Wikipedia | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Induction type | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 171 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 184 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 66 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 66 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 54 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 54 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 101 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 103 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 2568 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 2800 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | 4Independent test · Wikipedia | 4Independent test · Wikipedia |
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| Redline | 7250Independent test · Wikipedia | — |
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| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Number of gears | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 4Independent test · Wikipedia |
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