Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M3
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.6 l B6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 272 / 268 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 330 / 243 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1378 / 3038 | 1497 / 3300 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 197 / 195 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba | 1:08.46 | 1:08.46 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:28.00 | 8:22.00 |
| Phillip Island | 1:56.84 | 1:57.82 |
| Thruxton | 1:33.16 | 1:33.78 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.30 | 1:17.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.3 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.5 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.3 s | 12.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.9 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.0 s | 19.6 s |
| 1000 m | 24.7 s | 24.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 8.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 8.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.5 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.4 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.2 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s @ 106.0 mph | 13.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 276 kph (171 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 33 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 39 m (127 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 98 |
| Overall | 100 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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