Of course, the M3 has a limiter, so it's fair to say the M3 is 'a bit faster'.
BMW M3 vs Ferrari 456 GT
| Category | Ferrari 456 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.5 l V12 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 442 / 436 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1749 / 3856 | 1567 / 3455 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 253 / 249 | 219 / 216 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ferrari 456 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.7 s | 11.7 s |
| 1000 m | 24.2 s | 24.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.1 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 88.9 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.2 s | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ferrari 456 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.6 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ferrari 456 GT | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 97 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 1083 | 1375 |
| Total | 1180 | 1475 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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