BMW M3 vs BMW 850 CSi

Picture of BMW M3 (E36 286 PS E36)
Picture of BMW 850 CSi
Category BMW M3BMW 850 CSi
Engine layout 3.0 l R65.6 l V12
Max power (ps / bhp) 286 / 282381 / 375
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 320 / 236550 / 406
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1466 / 32321920 / 4233
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 195 / 192198 / 196

Acceleration

Speed & distance BMW M3BMW 850 CSi
0 - 100 kph 5.6 s5.7 s
0 - 200 kph 20.9 s21.0 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 16.7 s15.3 s
0 - 100 mph 12.7 s13.1 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph9.8 s @ 87.6 mph

General performance

Category BMW M3BMW 850 CSi
Top speed 253 kph (157 mph)250 kph (155 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.52 g (5 m/s²)0.55 g (5 m/s²)
36m slalom 124.0 kph (77.0 mph)120.6 kph (74.9 mph)
Fuel economy 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK)8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK)
100 kph - 0 36 m (117 ft)36 m (118 ft)

Summary

Category BMW M3BMW 850 CSi
Track Performance 00
Straight line speed 100100
Overall 100100

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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