2003 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | M3 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
