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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 | BMW1998 BMW Z3 M Coupe | BMW2003 BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 155 mphTieIndependent test · Wikipedia | 155 mphTieIndependent 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. | 226.1 hp/tCalculated | 256.4 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 5.30 sIndependent test · EncyCARpedia | 4.70 sBestIndependent test · EncyCARpedia |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 5.40 sIndependent test · Wikipedia | 4.90 sBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| 0–100 mph | 11.30 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 16.8 sManufacturer claim · BMW |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 316 hpIndependent test · Wikipedia | 355 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 258 lb-ftIndependent test · Wikipedia | 273 lb-ftBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 3201.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3246.0 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 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 159 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 177 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 67 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 70 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 51 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 54 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 96 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 108 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3086 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3053 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | 2Independent test · Wikipedia | 4Independent test · Wikipedia |
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| Induction type | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia | Automated manualIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Number of gears | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 6Independent test · Wikipedia |
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