BMW M3 vs Porsche Boxster Spyder
| Category | Boxster Spyder | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.4 l B6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 320 / 315 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1323 / 2917 | 1621 / 3574 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 242 / 238 | 259 / 256 |
| Average price | €72,000 | €69,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Boxster Spyder | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.2 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.7 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.3 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 13.0 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 15.5 s | 15.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 8.9 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Boxster Spyder | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.7 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.9 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.7 s | 15.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.9 s | 4.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.2 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.3 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.6 s | 6.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.0 s | 10.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Boxster Spyder | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 267 kph (166 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.02 g (10 m/s²) | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Boxster Spyder | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 1099 | 1053 |
| Straight line speed | 2479 | 2617 |
| Total | 3578 | 3670 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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