E90 a mans car, E92 Hairdressers car lol
BMW M3 vs BMW M3
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1659 / 3657 | 1630 / 3594 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 253 / 250 | 258 / 254 |
| Average price | €69,000 | €77,000 |
| Auto insurance group | 43 | 43 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.4 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.0 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.5 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.9 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.9 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 15.3 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 21.8 s | 22.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 25.8 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.5 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.6 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.4 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.3 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.6 s | 15.2 s |
| 1000 m | 22.8 s | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.3 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.3 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.5 s | 11.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 15.3 s | 12.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 3.0 s | 2.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.1 s | 11.2 s |
| 30 - 70 mph | 3.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 45 - 65 mph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kph - 0 | 12 m (39 ft) | 12 m (41 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 22 m (71 ft) | 22 m (73 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (110 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 50 m (164 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m (446 ft) | 134 m (439 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 8 m (27 ft) | 8 m (27 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 44 m (144 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 90 m (294 ft) | 94 m (309 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 283 kph (176 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.2 kph (42.4 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.6 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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Mark 6y ago
Seriously, does it matter if the e90 is a bit quicker here and the e92 is quicker there? I have been working on bmw for over 25 years and have been racing bmw in hillclimb series for the same amount of time.
My experience tells me that the tiny difference between the figures is more likely down to atmospheric conditions than any kind of performance difference between the two models
Anonymous 17y ago
"I would take an Audi any day over a beemer!!! Plus the reliability is better."
You must be a blonde!
Anonymous 17y ago
I would take an Audi any day over a beemer!!! Plus the reliability is better.
MPower 17y ago
George: The coupe is NOT faster than the sedan in a straight line despite it being written here. They both have nearly identical power to weight ratio (look at power/weight columns).
The samething goes for track comparison. The sedan should only be marginally faster than the coupe mostly because it has a stiffer chasis due to the b-pillar than the coupe and is shorter than the coupe making it easier to overcome inertia.
Look for youtube m5boarddotcom video of a race of the sedan with the coupe (from 50 - 260 KM/H). The sedan and coupe were neck and neck all the way uptill 260 KM.
Anonymous 17y ago
just one more note....about that 5 points.It means something if we compare 50 with 55 points, but here that means 2 percent.
George 17y ago
Why 5 points difference means "noticeably" faster?A bit faster isn't more proper sayed?I am really surprise that the sedan is faster on track than the coupe.A difference noticeably enough is in straight line ( for 0-160 and quarter mile).
