BMW M3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.4 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1497 / 3300 | 1378 / 3038 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 218 / 215 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E36) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:15.90 |
| Jarama | 1:55.90 | 1:53.07 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:22.00 | 8:17.00 |
| Phillip Island | 1:57.82 | 1:55.97 |
| Tsukuba | 1:08.46 | 1:07.13 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E36) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.7 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.0 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.5 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.6 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.3 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.6 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.6 s | 17.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.5 s | 23.9 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.2 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.7 s | 9.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.6 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.0 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 282 kph (175 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -40 kg (-88 lbs) | -11 kg (-24 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 89 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera is the fastest by considerable margin.
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