BMW M3 vs Seat Leon Cupra 300
| Category | Seat Leon Cupra 300 | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 380 / 280 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1369 / 3018 | 1569 / 3459 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 219 / 216 |
| Average price | €38,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Seat Leon Cupra 300 | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:40.30 | 1:44.50 |
| Serres Racing Circuit | 1:33.67 | 1:35.15 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Seat Leon Cupra 300 | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.3 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.1 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.7 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.3 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.7 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.2 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.7 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Seat Leon Cupra 300 | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 5.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.5 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.1 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.5 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.0 s | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Seat Leon Cupra 300 | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.3 kph (44.9 mph) | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 31 m (102 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 127 m (418 ft) | 151 m (496 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Seat Leon Cupra 300 | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 92 |
| Straight line speed | 79 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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