BMW M3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera

Picture of Porsche 911 Carrera (993 285 PS)
Picture of BMW M3 (E36)
Category Porsche 911 CarreraBMW M3 (E36)
Engine layout 3.6 l B63.2 l R6
Max power (ps / bhp) 285 / 281321 / 317
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 340 / 251350 / 258
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1396 / 30781497 / 3300
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 204 / 201214 / 211

Acceleration

Speed & distance Porsche 911 CarreraBMW M3 (E36)
0 - 100 kph 5.2 s5.5 s
0 - 160 kph 12.3 s12.3 s
0 - 200 kph 21.0 s19.6 s
1000 m 24.8 s24.5 s
60 - 100 kph (5) 7.8 s8.2 s
80 - 120 kph (5) 7.0 s8.0 s
80 - 120 kph (6) 10.5 s10.7 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 15.7 s14.6 s
Est. 0 - 60 mph 5.3 s5.2 s
0 - 100 mph 12.8 s12.5 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.7 s @ 87.6 mph9.7 s @ 88.9 mph
1/4 mile 13.6 s13.9 s

General performance

Category Porsche 911 CarreraBMW M3 (E36)
Top speed 276 kph (171 mph)260 kph (162 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.55 g (5 m/s²)0.56 g (6 m/s²)
Fuel economy 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK)7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK)
100 kph - 0 36 m (119 ft)39 m (127 ft)

Summary

Category Porsche 911 CarreraBMW M3 (E36)
Track Performance 289300
Straight line speed 17701769
Total 20592069

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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