BMW M3 vs Porsche Cayman GTS
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | Porsche Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 380 / 280 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1628 / 3589 | 1379 / 3040 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 255 | 246 / 243 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €91,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | Porsche Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 16.3 s |
| 1000 m | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph | 23.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.4 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.9 s | 25.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 12.5 s @ 113.0 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | Porsche Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.1 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.1 s | 17.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 10.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.0 s | 13.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.8 s | 19.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.9 s | 11.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | Porsche Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m (445 ft) | 131 m (430 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 30 m (100 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (147 ft) | 49 m (160 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | Porsche Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 285 kph (177 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft | 16.9 s @ 1440 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) | 71.6 kph (44.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 12.6 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.04 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | Porsche Cayman GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 97 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
Cayman GTS is the fastest by a small margin.
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