Comparison Holden Calais (VT) 5.7 i V8 (306 Hp) & BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i (286 Hp) & Holden Calais (VT) 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp)
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| Brand: | Holden | BMW | Holden |
| Model: | Calais | M3 | Calais |
| Generation: | Calais (VT) | M3 Convertible (E36) | Calais (VT) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.7 i V8 (306 Hp) | 3.0i (286 Hp) | 5.0 i V8 (243 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1994 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 1995 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.5 l/100 km | 13.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 75 l | 65 l | 73 l |
| Power: | 306 hp | 286 hp | 243 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 7000 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | ||
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.2 sec | ||
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B30 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5665 cm3 | 2990 cm3 | 4981 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.1 | 10.8 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm | 85.8 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99 mm | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4964 mm | 4433 mm | 4885 mm |
| Width: | 1842 mm | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Height: | 1450 mm | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2788 mm | 2700 mm | 2790 mm |
| Front track: | 1569 mm | 1422 mm | 1570 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1587 mm | 1444 mm | 1585 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 475 l | 230 l | 475 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1670 kg | 1540 kg | 1630 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | ||
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 235/40 R17 | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 |