Comparison BMW M3 (E30) 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT & Audi TT Coupe (8J) 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) & Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6 (90 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | M3 | TT | Carisma |
| Generation: | M3 (E30) | TT Coupe (8J) | Carisma |
| Engine / modification: | 2.3 (215 Hp) CAT | 1.8 TFSI (160 Hp) | 1.6 (90 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2008 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 1990 year | 2009 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 2+2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km | 6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 55 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 158 g/km | ||
| Power: | 215 hp | 160 hp | 90 hp |
| Max power in: | 6750 rpm. | 4500-6200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 241 km/h | 226 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 7.2 sec | 12.0 sec |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm. | 137 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S14B23 | BZB, CDAA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2302 cm3 | 1798 cm3 | 1597 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l | 4.6 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.1 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9.6 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 84.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93.4 mm | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Length: | 4345 mm | 4178 mm | 4435 mm |
| Width: | 1680 mm | 1842 mm | 1710 mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm | 1352 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2565 mm | 2468 mm | 2550 mm |
| Front track: | 1414 mm | 1572 mm | 1455 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm | 1558 mm | 1475 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 420 l | 290 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 700 l | 460 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | independent torsion suspension | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1600 kg | 1640 kg | 1610 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 kg | 1240 kg | 1080 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | 10.96 m | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R15 | 225/55 R16 | 185/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7.5J x 16 |