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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 M3 is faster — 4.9s quicker on average across 22 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 | Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 997.2 GT3 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2010-2012 |
| horsepower | 337 | 450 |
| torque (N_M) | 365 | 430 |
| weight (KG) | 1,470 | 1,370 |
| Power to Weight | 0.23 | 0.33 |
| Rank | #139 | - |
| Tire |
220 P ZERO ROSSO
235/35/19 / 265/30/19 |
300 PILOT SUPER SPORT
245/35/19 / 325/30/19 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S54B32 ) | 4.0-litre flat-six engine |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2730 | 2355 |
| width (MM) | 1780 | 1852 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 4460 |
| height (MM) | 1370 | 1280 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 192 |
| price MSRP | $ 47,100 | $ 132,800 |
| Current Value | $ 38,000 | $ 300,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -0.22s | -3.65s |
BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | 997.2 GT3 RS 997.2 GT… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48.038 | 1:53.67 | -5.63 | Race | 0–99 | |
| NOLA Motorsports Park (North Track-CW) | 2:00.63 | 1:56.14 | +4.49 | Stock | >200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | 997.2 GT3 RS 997.2 GT… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring (BTG) | 7:20 | 7:39.55 | -19.55 | Race / Stock | 100 / 180 | |
| Circuit Mont-Tremblant (CW) | 1:47.003 | 1:48.8 | -1.79 | Race / Heavy | 40 / 40 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:54.75 | 1:53.67 | +1.08 | Med / Race | 1 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) | 1:59.36 | 1:55.88 | +3.48 | Race / Race | 100 / 300 | |
| High Plains Raceway (Full) | 1:54.596 | 1:59.5 | -4.9 | Race / Stock | 220 / 180 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 1:58.106 | 2:02.17 | -4.06 | Race / Race | 40 / 300 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:15.595 | 1:14.58 | +1.01 | Race / Stock | 220 / 40 | |
| Tsukuba Circuit (CW) | 1:01.833 | 0:58.377 | +3.45 | Heavy / Stock | 220 / 300 | |
| Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) | 1:54.62 | 1:55.3 | -0.68 | Race / Stock | 60 / 40 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:35.46 | 1:36.77 | -1.31 | Med / Stock | 1 / 300 |
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