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) | 1345 / 2965 | 1573 / 3468 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 208 / 205 | 218 / 215 |
Lap Times
Performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.9 s | 16.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.5 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 11.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
| Top speed | 268 kph (167 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 662 | 675 |
| Straight line speed | 646 | 781 |
| Total | 1307 | 1456 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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