Comparison BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 (240 Hp) & BMW 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (E87 LCI, facelift 2007) 118d (143 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 2 Series Coupe (F22 LCI, facelift 2017) 230i (252 Hp) Steptronic & Audi A3 (8V facelift 2016) 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) quattro & BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88 LCI, facelift 2011) 120i (170 Hp) & Audi SQ5 Sportback (FY) 3.0 TDI V6 (341 Hp) MHEV quattro tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | BMW | BMW | Audi | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | 1 Series | 2 Series | A3 | 1 Series | SQ5 |
| Generation: | M3 (E36) | 1 Series Hatchback 5dr (E87 LCI, facelift 2007) | 2 Series Coupe (F22 LCI, facelift 2017) | A3 (8V facelift 2016) | 1 Series Convertible (E88 LCI, facelift 2011) | SQ5 Sportback (FY) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.0 (240 Hp) | 118d (143 Hp) Steptronic | 230i (252 Hp) Steptronic | 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) quattro | 120i (170 Hp) | 3.0 TDI V6 (341 Hp) MHEV quattro tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2007 year | 2017 year | 2016 year | 2011 year | 2020 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 2011 year | 2013 year | |||
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Coupe | Hatchback | Cabriolet | SUV |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |||||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.3-7.4 l/100 km | 5.6-5.9 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.5 l/100 km | 4.8-5.1 l/100 km | 4.1-4.4 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.4 l/100 km | 5.7-5.9 l/100 km | 4.7-5.0 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.34 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 51 l | 52 l | 55 l | 53 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 6 | EURO VI | Euro 5 | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM | |
| CO2 emissions: | 144 g/km | 131-134 g/km | 122-128 g/km | 158 g/km | ||
| Power: | 240 hp | 143 hp | 252 hp | 150 hp | 170 hp | 341 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 3500-4000 rpm. | 6700 rpm. | 3800-3950 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 250 km/h | 214 km/h | 220 km/h | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 5.6 sec | 8.2 sec | 8.4 sec | 5.1 sec | |
| Torque: | 305 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1450-4800 rpm. | 340 Nm/1750-3000 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 4250 rpm. | 700 Nm @ 1750-3250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S50B30US | N47D20 | B48B20 | N43B20 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2990 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 1998 cm3 | 1968 cm3 | 1995 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.2 l | 5.25 l | 4.7 l | 4.25 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.75 l | 7.4 l | 12 l | 7.2 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail | Direct injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6500 rpm. | |||||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharger / Intercooler | Twin-power turbo | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VANOS | |||||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 16 | 10.2 | 16.2 | 12 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.8 mm | 90 mm | 94.6 mm | 95.5 mm | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 84 mm | 82 mm | 81 mm | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | 8 Steptronic | 8 tiptronic | |||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 6 | |||
| Length: | 4432 mm | 4239 mm | 4432 mm | 4241 mm | 4360 mm | 4689 mm |
| Width: | 1699 mm | 1748 mm | 1774 mm | 1777 mm | 1748 mm | 1893 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1934 mm | 1984 mm | 1966 mm | 2140 mm | ||
| Height: | 1364 mm | 1421 mm | 1418 mm | 1424 mm | 1411 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm | 2660 mm | 2690 mm | 2602 mm | 2660 mm | 2824 mm |
| Front track: | 1422 mm | 1484 mm | 1521 mm | 1543 mm | 1480 mm | 1624 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1438 mm | 1497 mm | 1556 mm | 1514 mm | 1513 mm | 1612 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | |||
| Front overhang: | 747 mm | 751 mm | 780 mm | 870 mm | 910 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 986 mm | 828 mm | 962 mm | 769 mm | 955 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | 390 l | 325 l | 260 l | 500 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1150 l | 1060 l | 305 l | 1470 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Double wishbone | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | Semi-independent, spring | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1855 kg | 1935 kg | 1920 kg | 1870 kg | 2660 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1345 kg | 1430 kg | 1360 kg | 1430 kg | 2010 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1200 kg | 1800 kg | ||||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.9 m | 10.7 m | 10.7 m | 11.8 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1500 kg | 1800 kg | 1200 kg | 2400 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 690 kg | 715 kg | 710 kg | 680 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg | 75 kg | 100 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/40 R17 | 195/55 R16 H | 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17; 245/40 R17; 225/40 R18; 245/35 R18 | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 225/40 R18; 235/35 R19 | 205/55 R16 91V | 255/45 R20 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 17 | 6.5J x 16 | 7J x 16; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 8J x 17; 7.5J x 18; 8J x 18 | 6,5J x 16; R17; R18; R19 | 7J x 16 | 8J x 20 |