BMW M3 Coupe (1992 – 1998) vs Aston Martin Virage Volante (1992 – 1996): specs compared
The Aston Martin Virage Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 321 hp. The BMW M3 Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 235 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,640 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Aston Martin Virage Volante is 338 mm longer than the BMW M3 Coupe.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
1992 – 1998
|
Aston Martin
Virage Volante
1992 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1998 | 1992 – 1996 |
| Body style | Coupé | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 286 – 321 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 350 Nm | 465 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 6.0 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 – 11.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,432 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,336 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,460 kg | 1,640 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.