Compare BMW M3 E46 Coupe vs BMW M2 F87 vs Alpina D4 F32 Coupe
Variants
M3
M3 CSL
M2 MT
M2 DCT
M2 Competition MT
M2 Competition DCT
M2 CS MT
M2 CS DCT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
445 L / 15.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
14.5 L / 15.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 L / 5.8 qt
6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
52.0 L / 13.7 gal
57.0 L / 15.1 gal
Passengers
5
4
4
Payload
520 kg / 1146 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson-strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
245/35 ZR19 93Y, 265/35 ZR19 98Y
245/35 ZR19, 265/35 ZR19
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1372 mm / 54.0 in
1382 mm / 54.4 in
Size | Length
4492 mm / 176.9 in
4640 mm / 182.7 in
Size | Width
1780 mm / 70.1 in
1825 mm / 71.9 in
Track Width | Front
1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
1579.0 mm / 62.2 in
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
1601.0 mm / 63.0 in
1576.0 mm / 62.0 in
Weight
1585.0 kg / 3494.3 lbs
Wheel Size
9.0J x 19, 10.0J x 19
8J x 19, 9J x 19
Wheelbase
2731 mm / 107.5 in
2693 mm / 106.0 in
2810 mm / 110.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.4 sec
CO2 Emission
139 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 17.8 L/100km / 13.2 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
278.0 km/h / 172.7 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
S54B32
Engine | Bore
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
10.2:1
16.5:1
Engine | Displacement
3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc
Engine | Power
350.0 hp / 261.0 kW @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
116.9 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
89.6 mm / 3.5 in
90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Twin-scroll turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Automatic Switch-Tronic
Production
Availability
2014 ~ 2020
Reviews
Neofiliac score
73%
83%
73%
Pros
- Good overall performance
- Relatively reliable engine
- Good, clean styling
- Manual transmission
- Good performance overall
- Compact form factor
- Light for a BMW
- Superb styling
- Good levels of power and torque
Cons
- Bad SMG transmission
- MacPherson front suspension
- Build quality concerns
- Base model with just N55 engine
- Does not perform too well
- Large wheels detrimental to comfort
- Bland interior (thanks to BMW)
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