BMW M3 vs Lotus Esprit S4s
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Lotus Esprit S4s |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 2.2 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 393 / 290 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1497 / 3300 | 1379 / 3040 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 218 / 215 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E36) | Lotus Esprit S4s |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:18.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E36) | Lotus Esprit S4s |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 20.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.6 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 10.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.1 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.0 s @ 108.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Lotus Esprit S4s |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 271 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Lotus Esprit S4s |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 95 |
| Straight line speed | 85 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Esprit S4s is the fastest by a small margin.
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