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Which is faster?
The BMW E36 M3 is faster — 15.5s quicker on average across 15 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 | Audi S3 8V S3 8V |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 1991-1999 | 2013-2018 |
| horsepower | 243 | 310 |
| torque (N_M) | 320 | 400 |
| weight (KG) | 1,460 | 1,430 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| Rank | #198 | #202 |
| Tire | 220 PILOT SPORT PS2 |
280 EXTREMECONTACT DWS06
225/40/18 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S50/S52) | 2.0 TFSI (310 Hp) quattro S tronic |
| gearbox | 5-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2710 | 2596 |
| width (MM) | 1709 | 1777 |
| length (MM) | 4430 | 4252 |
| height (MM) | 1359 | 1401 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 6 SECs | 4.3 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 46,465 | $ 42,500 |
| Current Value | $ 26,000 | $ 32,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -1.27s | +5.26s |
BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E36 M3 E36 M3 | S3 8V S3 8V | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:59.2 | 2:02 | -2.8 | Medium | 141–200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E36 M3 E36 M3 | S3 8V S3 8V | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:49.6 | 2:11 | -21.4 | Race / Light | 40 / 30 | |
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | 1:59.34 | 2:07.26 | -7.92 | Race / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Nürburgring (BTG) | 7:09.8 | 8:15 | -1:05.2 | Race / Stock | 200 / 280 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:47.9 | 2:02 | -14.1 | Heavy / Med | 40 / 200 | |
| New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (Roval CCW) | 1:11.95 | 1:19.96 | -8.01 | Race / Med | 220 / 300 | |
| La Junta Raceway (CW) | 0:55.6 | 0:57.641 | -2.04 | Race / Med | 40 / 200 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:45.62 | 1:44 | +1.62 | Med / Med | 220 / 200 | |
| Zwartkops (Full) | 1:12.3 | 1:16 | -3.7 | Race / Light | 200 / 280 |
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