BMW M3 Coupe (1986 – 1992) vs Porsche 944 Turbo (1985 – 1990): specs compared
The Porsche 944 Turbo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 238 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 248 km/h. The BMW M3 Coupe uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,346 mm, the BMW M3 Coupe is 117 mm longer than the Porsche 944 Turbo.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
1986 – 1992
|
Porsche
944 Turbo
1985 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1992 | 1985 – 1990 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 195 – 238 hp | 220 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 240 Nm | 330 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 6.8 s | 5.7 – 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 248 km/h | 245 – 261 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 8.8 L/100 km | 9.2 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,346 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,364 mm | 1,270 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,563 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,200 – 1,240 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.