Porsche wins, end of.
Porsche 911 Carrera S vs BMW M3
| Category | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.8 l B6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 355 / 350 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1468 / 3236 | 1630 / 3594 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 242 / 239 | 258 / 254 |
| Average price | €104,000 | €77,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.5 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.0 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.1 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.9 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.1 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.4 s | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.2 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.6 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.2 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 14.4 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 21.1 s | 22.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 26.4 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 9.1 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.4 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.3 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.2 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.5 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.0 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.0 s | 15.2 s |
| 1000 m | 23.4 s @ 230.1 kph | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.2 s | 3.8 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.7 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.4 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.5 s | 11.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 16.6 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.8 s | 11.2 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 45 - 65 mph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kph - 0 | 12 m (39 ft) | 12 m (41 ft) |
| 80 kph - 0 | 21 m (69 ft) | 22 m (73 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 120 kph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 127 m (417 ft) | 124 m (408 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 8 m (28 ft) | 8 m (27 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 44 m (144 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 91 m (299 ft) | 94 m (309 ft) |
General performance
| Category | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 293 kph (182 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.9 kph (42.2 mph) | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | 911 Carrera S | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 100 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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what 15y ago
I would argue that based on the data the M3 is the quicker car
jeremyclarkson1 2y ago
yeah, the two wet handling circuits the Porsche is much faster on, which is why it has more track points, but I think without them the M3 may be slightly quicker
