BMW M3 CSL vs Aston Martin DB7 GT
| Category | Aston Martin DB7 GT | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V12 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 435 / 429 | 360 / 355 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 556 / 410 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1807 / 3984 | 1412 / 3113 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 241 / 237 | 255 / 251 |
| Average price | €145,000 | €85,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Aston Martin DB7 GT | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.00 | 1:13.50 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:23.00 | 7:50.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Aston Martin DB7 GT | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.5 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.6 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.5 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.9 s | 10.8 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.2 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.2 s | 16.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.4 s | 10.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s | 13.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Aston Martin DB7 GT | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.4 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.0 s | 10.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.4 s | 13.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 20.2 s | 18.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.7 s | 4.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.3 s | 12.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Aston Martin DB7 GT | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 61.7 kph (38.3 mph) | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 16.9 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -68 kg (-150 lbs) | -11 kg (-24 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (122 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 149 m (489 ft) | 130 m (426 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Aston Martin DB7 GT | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 81 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 95 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 CSL is the fastest by considerable margin.
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