Porsche 911 Carrera vs BMW M3
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.6 l B6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 325 / 321 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1449 / 3194 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 224 / 221 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €81,000 | €79,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.2 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.8 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.8 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.8 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.4 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.3 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.5 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.5 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s @ 109.4 mph | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.1 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.5 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.3 s | 10.9 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 4.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 291 kph (181 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.8 kph (41.5 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (150 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche 911 Carrera | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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