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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 M3 is faster — 7.8s quicker on average across 10 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 | Porsche 991.2 Targa GTS 991.2 Targa GTS |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2018-2020 |
| horsepower | 337 | 450 |
| torque (N_M) | 365 | 549 |
| weight (KG) | 1,470 | 1,585 |
| Power to Weight | 0.23 | 0.28 |
| Rank | #139 | #167 |
| Tire |
220 P ZERO ROSSO
235/35/19 / 265/30/19 |
220 P-ZERO N1
245/35/20 / 305/30/20 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S54B32 ) | 3.0L twin-turbo flat-6 |
| gearbox | 6 SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2730 | 2450 |
| width (MM) | 1780 | 1852 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 4528 |
| height (MM) | 1370 | 1284 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 3.7 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 306 |
| price MSRP | $ 47,100 | $ 140,950 |
| Current Value | $ 38,000 | $ 133,573 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -0.22s | -5.73s |
BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | 991.2 Targa GTS 991.2 Ta… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:59 | 2:06.323 | -7.32 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Circuit of the Americas - COTA (CCW) | 2:31.79 | 2:26 | +5.79 | Light | 141–200 | |
| Sebring (CW) | 2:20.85 | 2:18.91 | +1.94 | Race | >200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | 991.2 Targa GTS 991.2 Ta… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:50.8 | 2:06.323 | -15.52 | Race / Med | 220 / 180 | |
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | 1:58.82 | 2:06.323 | -7.5 | Race / Med | 40 / 180 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Circuit of the Americas - COTA (CCW) | 2:22.2 | 2:26 | -3.8 | Race / Light | 220 / 180 | |
| Nürburgring (BTG) | 7:20 | 7:52.3 | -32.3 | Race / Stock | 100 / 220 | |
| Barber Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:38.36 | 1:39.2 | -0.84 | Race / Stock | 200 / 220 | |
| Sebring (CW) | 2:18.18 | 2:18.91 | -0.73 | Race / Race | 40 / 220 | |
| Bilster Berg (Full Circuit) | 1:50 | 1:53.75 | -3.75 | Light / Med | 1 / 80 | |
| TT Circuit Assen (GP course) | 1:46 | 2:00.11 | -14.11 | Race / Stock | 1 / 220 |
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