BMW M3 vs Chevrolet Corvette C5
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 5.7 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 344 / 339 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 483 / 356 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1497 / 3300 | 1500 / 3307 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 229 / 226 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E36) | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:18.20 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:22.00 | 8:40.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E36) | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.5 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.6 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.3 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.6 s | 15.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 18.5 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 26.0 s | 23.3 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 32.8 s | 32.0 s |
| 0 - 260 kph | 44.0 s | 44.0 s |
| 1000 m | 24.5 s | 24.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.6 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 11.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.2 s @ 109.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 37 m (120 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Corvette C5 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 93 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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