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BMW M3 vs BMW 1 Series M Coupe
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1570 / 3461 | 1517 / 3344 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 218 / 215 | 224 / 221 |
| Average price | €56,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:31.80 | 1:25.00 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:22.00 | 8:15.00 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.50 | 1:39.40 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:35.15 | 1:35.29 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.30 | 1:14.10 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.70 | 0:24.70 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.9 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.1 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 10.1 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 9.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.7 mph | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.8 s @ 111.2 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.5 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.9 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.7 s | 12.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 23.9 s | 25.0 s |
| 1000 m | 24.1 s | 23.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 4.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.2 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.0 s | 8.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.1 s | 10.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.6 s | 13.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.8 s | 3.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 12.1 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) | 69.7 kph (43.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 35 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -18 kg (-40 lbs) | -32 kg (-71 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 140 m (459 ft) | 133 m (436 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | BMW 1 Series M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
1 Series M Coupe is the fastest by considerable margin.
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