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Porsche 911 Carrera S vs BMW M3
| Category | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.8 l B6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 355 / 350 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1470 / 3241 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 241 / 238 | 258 / 255 |
| Average price | €91,000 | €79,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.5 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.0 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.1 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.1 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.4 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.2 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.6 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.2 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 14.4 s | 15.1 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 21.1 s | 22.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 26.4 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.4 s | 8.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.7 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.3 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.0 s | 15.2 s |
| 1000 m | 23.4 s @ 230.1 kph | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.9 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.2 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.6 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.4 s | 6.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.7 s | 10.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 8 m (28 ft) | 8 m (27 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 44 m (144 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
General performance
| Category | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 293 kph (182 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.9 kph (41.6 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 1371 | 1351 |
| Straight line speed | 3844 | 3971 |
| Total | 5215 | 5322 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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