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BMW M3 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1524 / 3360 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 255 | 253 / 249 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €112,000 |
| Auto insurance group | 43 | 50 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.9 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 15.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.4 s | 9.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 11.8 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.1 s | 9.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 10.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.0 s | 13.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.8 s | 19.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.7 s | 3.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.9 s | 11.3 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 295 kph (183 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft | 16.5 s @ 1404 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) | 69.3 kph (43.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 12.2 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 34 m (110 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m (445 ft) | 135 m (442 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (147 ft) | 47 m (153 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | 911 Carrera 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera 4S is the fastest by a small margin.
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