BMW M3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 3.8 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 385 / 380 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 420 / 310 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1628 / 3589 | 1464 / 3228 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 255 | 263 / 259 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €105,000 |
| Auto insurance group | 43 | 50 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.9 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 14.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.4 s | 9.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.7 s @ 96.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 11.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 5.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.1 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.1 s | 16.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 9.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.0 s | 13.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.8 s | 18.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.7 s | 3.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.9 s | 10.8 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 302 kph (188 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft | 13.4 s @ 955 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) | 70.8 kph (44.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -33 kg (-73 lbs) | -38 kg (-84 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m (445 ft) | 140 m (459 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 1048 | 1099 |
| Straight line speed | 3045 | 3058 |
| Total | 4093 | 4157 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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