2003 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 512 kg more than 2000 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (300 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 2000 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | BMW | Marcos |
| Model | M3 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
