Comparison Pontiac Firebird IV 5.7i V8 Trans Am (269 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Coupe (E30) 325iX (171 Hp)
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| Brand: | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model: | Firebird | 3 Series |
| Generation: | Firebird IV | 3 Series Coupe (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.7i V8 Trans Am (269 Hp) | 325iX (171 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1982 year |
| Production end: | 1999 year | 1986 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.35 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 59 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 269 hp | 171 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 239 km/h | 212 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 9.2 sec |
| Torque: | 427 Nm/2300 rpm. | 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M20B25 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5733 cm3 | 2494 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 5006 mm | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1892 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height: | 1295 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2566 mm | 2570 mm |
| Front track: | 1542 mm | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm | 1415 mm |
| Front overhang: | 761 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 994 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 365 l | 404 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 954 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Wishbone |
| Max weight: | 2160 kg | 1675 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1710 kg | 1215 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg | |
| Tire size: | 245/50 R16 | 195/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 14 |