BMW M3 CSL vs Porsche 911 Carrera
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 345 / 340 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1409 / 3106 | 1433 / 3159 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 255 / 252 | 241 / 237 |
| Average price | €85,000 | €90,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.7 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.8 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.1 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 15.7 s |
| 1000 m | 24.1 s @ 224.4 kph | 23.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 7.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 10.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 269 kph (167 mph) | 290 kph (180 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) | 67.1 kph (41.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera is the fastest by a small margin.
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