| 1996-9 240 HP M3 E36 coupe 5 speed US is 5.7 seconds to 60 with a good driver. US 330ci 5 speed is 5.8 with a good driver. Although being peppier and lighter, the M3 pulls away from it. The 95 M3 (my car) is about 5.9 to 60, but due to its 3175lb weight it has the start and stays infront. When racing agenst a 330ci preformance package, which i have not done, i could definitly loose. I have heard its around 5.5 to 60. 330ci Preformance also tops out higher at above 160 w/o the govonor. Mine (95) stock runs about 150mph. | 
