Wow, and still You got back seats, boot, and the stylish look. Ofcourse Boxte drives better, but its less a daily driver car. More like second car.
BMW M3 vs Porsche Boxster S
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l B6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1395 / 3075 | 1567 / 3455 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 201 / 198 | 219 / 216 |
| Average price | €55,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster S | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.8 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.1 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster S | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.4 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.9 s | 16.8 s |
| 1000 m | 26.1 s | 24.1 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.6 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.8 s | 7.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.6 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.6 s | 12.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 268 kph (167 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 662 | 675 |
| Straight line speed | 2379 | 2656 |
| Total | 3040 | 3331 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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