BMW M3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 320 / 315 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1569 / 3459 | 1525 / 3362 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 210 / 207 |
| Average price | €54,000 | €90,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E46) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Oschersleben | 1:50.00 | 1:49.50 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:22.60 | 1:21.30 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.30 | 1:15.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.9 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.9 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.9 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.4 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 16.7 s |
| 1000 m | 24.1 s | 23.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 32.7 s | 29.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph | 12.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E46) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 5.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.2 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.7 s | 8.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) | 67.9 kph (42.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (155 ft) | 47 m (153 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera 4S is the fastest by a small margin.
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