BMW M3 Cabrio vs Porsche 718 Boxster
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 2.0 l B4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1655 / 3649 | 1408 / 3104 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 213 / 210 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.40 | 1:13.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.6 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.7 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.9 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.0 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.8 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.8 s | 17.7 s |
| 1000 m | 25.2 s | 23.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.9 s | 4.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.3 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.4 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 104.4 mph | 12.5 s @ 112.0 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 275 kph (171 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.7 kph (42.1 mph) | 72.8 kph (45.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 143 m (469 ft) | 129 m (423 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 Cabrio (E46) | Porsche 718 Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 82 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 64 | 100 |
| Overall | 75 | 100 |
Verdict
718 Boxster is the fastest by a huge margin.
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