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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 | BMW2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe | BMW2008 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 155 mphBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 155 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. | 224.2 hp/tCalculated | 250.2 hp/tBestCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 4.50 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | 4.30 sBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 4.90 sIndependent test · Wikipedia | 4.60 sBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| 0–100 mphLower is better | 10.90 sIndependent test · Car and Driver | 9.90 sBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.3 sManufacturer claim · BMW | — |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better | 159.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | 157.0 ftBestIndependent test · Car and Driver |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 335 hpIndependent test · Wikipedia | 414 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 332 lb-ftBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 295 lb-ftIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 2979.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3999.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Cylinder count | 6Independent test · Wikipedia | 8Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine layout | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia | V8Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 172 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 182 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 71 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 71 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 56 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 56 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 105 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 109 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3296 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3650 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | 4Independent test · Wikipedia | 4Independent test · Wikipedia |
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| Induction type | Twin-turboIndependent test · Wikipedia | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia | Dual-clutch (PDK)Independent test · Wikipedia |
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| Number of gears | 6Independent test · Wikipedia | 7Independent test · Wikipedia |
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