BMW M3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera RS
| Category | BMW M3 | 911 Carrera RS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 286 / 282 | 260 / 256 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 314 / 232 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1466 / 3232 | 1219 / 2687 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 195 / 192 | 213 / 210 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 | 911 Carrera RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.0 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.3 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.8 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.1 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.1 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.7 s | 14.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.9 s | 19.0 s |
| 1000 m | 25.0 s | 24.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.6 s | 6.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.7 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.5 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.6 s | 8.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.7 s | 11.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s | 12.7 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 | 911 Carrera RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 263 kph (163 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) | 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 | 911 Carrera RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 88 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera RS is the fastest by considerable margin.
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