BMW M3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 3.8
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | 911 Carrera 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.7 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1497 / 3300 | 1393 / 3071 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 215 / 212 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E36) | 911 Carrera 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:19.30 |
Performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | 911 Carrera 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 18.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.6 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 11.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.4 s @ 90.7 mph |
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 287 kph (178 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | 911 Carrera 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 92 |
| Straight line speed | 82 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera 3.8 is the fastest by a small margin.
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