BMW M3 vs Porsche Boxster
| Category | Porsche Boxster | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l B6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 204 / 201 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 245 / 181 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1281 / 2824 | 1564 / 3448 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 159 / 157 | 219 / 216 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Combe | 1:24.03 | 1:36.70 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:54.00 | 8:22.00 |
| Tsukuba | 1:10.33 | 1:06.82 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.30 | 1:16.30 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:28.35 | 1:22.60 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.5 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.9 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 8.8 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 11.1 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 14.1 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.8 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 22.4 s | 14.8 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 28.2 s | 17.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 94.6 mph | 13.0 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.8 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.4 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.5 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.9 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 22.5 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.1 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 47.8 s | 23.9 s |
| 1000 m | 26.9 s | 24.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Porsche Boxster | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 - 60 kph (3) | 3.0 s | 1.7 s |
| 40 - 60 kph (4) | 4.3 s | 3.1 s |
| 40 - 60 kph (5) | 6.9 s | 4.4 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (3) | 5.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (4) | 8.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (5) | 12.8 s | 8.0 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (3) | 8.2 s | 5.2 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (4) | 12.8 s | 8.2 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (5) | 19.2 s | 11.2 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (3) | 10.9 s | 7.0 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (4) | 17.0 s | 10.7 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (5) | 25.2 s | 14.6 s |
| 40 - 140 kph (3) | 14.0 s | 8.8 s |
| 40 - 140 kph (4) | 21.5 s | 13.0 s |
| 40 - 160 kph (4) | 26.0 s | 15.8 s |
| 40 - 180 kph (4) | 31.4 s | 18.7 s |
| 40 - 200 kph (4) | 41.6 s | 22.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 5.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 12.9 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 9.2 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 13.6 s | 6.5 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 14.8 s | 11.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.8 s | 3.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 24.2 s | 13.2 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 7.3 s | 5.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 241 kph (150 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.2 kph (39.3 mph) | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (156 ft) | 47 m (155 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 43 | 100 |
| Overall | 73 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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