BMW M3 vs BMW 850 CSi
| Category | BMW 850 CSi | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.6 l V12 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 381 / 375 | 286 / 282 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1931 / 4257 | 1468 / 3236 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 197 / 194 | 194 / 192 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW 850 CSi | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.3 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.5 s | 10.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.6 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.9 s | 16.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.0 s | 20.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.9 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.1 s | 12.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 87.0 mph | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s @ 100.5 mph | 13.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW 850 CSi | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.2 s | 6.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 8.2 s |
| 60 - 120 kph (4) | 8.8 s | 9.9 s |
| 60 - 120 kph (5) | 11.3 s | 12.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 17.1 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW 850 CSi | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 255 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) |
| 36m slalom | 120.6 kph (74.9 mph) | 124.0 kph (77.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) | 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW 850 CSi | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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