The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru BRZ 2.0i Automatic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 35,000
€ 56,900
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru BRZ 2.0i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW M3 Coupé
52.2
69.9
78
54
70.1
78
69.9 in
Width
70.1 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.2 in
Height
54 in
101.2
166.9
107.5
176.9
166.9 in
Length
176.9 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW M3 Coupé
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
19.36 %
General
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW M3 Coupé
ZC
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW M3 Coupé
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
FA20
Engine Code
S54-B32

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
197 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
197 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
151 lb‑ft
at 6400 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
151 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW M3 Coupé
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
14.17 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
29 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
388 mi
Range
292 mi
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
388 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
Environmental Impact
151.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
253.8 kWh
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
151.6 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
BMW M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
6.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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