Porsche 928 GTS vs BMW M3
| Category | Porsche 928 GTS | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 286 / 282 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 500 / 369 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1650 / 3638 | 1468 / 3236 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 212 / 209 | 194 / 192 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche 928 GTS | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba | 1:11.10 | 1:08.48 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.10 | 1:19.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche 928 GTS | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.7 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.0 s | 10.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.2 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.7 s | 16.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.1 s | 20.8 s |
| 1000 m | 25.2 s | 25.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.1 s | 12.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s @ 102.5 mph | 13.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Porsche 928 GTS | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.3 s | 6.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.1 s | 8.2 s |
| 60 - 120 kph (4) | 8.2 s | 9.9 s |
| 60 - 120 kph (5) | 12.1 s | 12.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 7.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 17.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche 928 GTS | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 275 kph (171 mph) | 255 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) |
| 36m slalom | 121.3 kph (75.4 mph) | 124.0 kph (77.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 14.2 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) | 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche 928 GTS | BMW M3 (E36 286 PS) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 99 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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