BMW Z3 M Coupe vs Porsche 911 Carrera
| Category | BMW Z3 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.4 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 340 / 251 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1446 / 3188 | 1378 / 3038 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 222 / 219 | 218 / 215 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW Z3 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:15.90 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:25.83 | 1:24.85 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:22.00 | 8:17.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW Z3 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.2 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.7 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.4 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.2 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 17.9 s |
| 1000 m | 23.6 s | 23.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.3 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.2 s @ 108.1 mph | 13.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW Z3 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.8 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.3 s | 7.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.1 s | 4.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.3 s | 14.2 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW Z3 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 282 kph (175 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.3 kph (40.0 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| 36m slalom | 129.6 kph (80.5 mph) | 127.2 kph (79.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW Z3 M Coupe | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 96 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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