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BMW M3 CSL vs Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.8 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 355 / 350 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1412 / 3113 | 1468 / 3236 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 255 / 251 | 242 / 239 |
| Average price | €85,000 | €104,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.0 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 28.9 s | 26.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.3 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.8 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.7 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.6 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.8 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 16.0 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 26.9 s | 20.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.1 s @ 224.4 kph | 23.4 s @ 230.1 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 40 - 60 kph (3) | 2.4 s | 2.1 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (3) | 4.5 s | 3.9 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (3) | 6.6 s | 5.7 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (3) | 8.7 s | 7.5 s |
| 40 - 140 kph (3) | 11.0 s | 9.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 5.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.2 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.9 s | 5.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.7 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.0 s | 9.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.5 s | 11.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.1 s | 16.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.1 s | 3.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.9 s | 11.8 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 8 m (28 ft) | 8 m (28 ft) |
| 60 kph - 0 | 12 m (39 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 21 m (69 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 293 kph (182 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) | 67.9 kph (42.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | 911 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 82 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera S is the fastest by a small margin.
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