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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 M3 is faster — 5.7s quicker on average across 17 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 | Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 2.5 718 Cayman GTS 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2018-2020 |
| horsepower | 337 | 365 |
| torque (N_M) | 365 | 430 |
| weight (KG) | 1,470 | 1,375 |
| Power to Weight | 0.23 | 0.27 |
| Rank | #139 | #100 |
| Tire |
220 P ZERO ROSSO
235/35/19 / 265/30/19 |
300 PILOT SPORT 4S
235/35/20 / 265/35/20 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S54B32 ) | 2.5 liter turbocharged boxer four cylinder |
| gearbox | 6 SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2730 | 2474 |
| width (MM) | 1780 | 1801 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 4392 |
| height (MM) | 1370 | 1273 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 4.4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 290 |
| price MSRP | $ 47,100 | $ 80,700 |
| Current Value | $ 38,000 | $ 90,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -0.22s | -1.59s |
BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | 718 Cayman GTS 2.5 718 Caym… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | 1:22.09 | 1:21.98 | +0.11 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Homestead-Miami Speedway (Road Course) | 1:38.05 | 1:36.16 | +1.89 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW) | 1:14.8 | 1:15.97 | -1.17 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) | 1:38.757 | 1:42.7 | -3.94 | Stock | >200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | 718 Cayman GTS 2.5 718 Caym… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit of the Americas - COTA (CCW) | 2:22.2 | 2:30.46 | -8.26 | Race / Stock | 220 / 300 | |
| Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CW) | 1:19.56 | 1:24.13 | -4.57 | Race / Med | 1 / 220 | |
| Sebring (CW) | 2:18.18 | 2:23.56 | -5.38 | Race / Stock | 40 / 300 | |
| Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | 1:18.416 | 1:21.98 | -3.56 | Race / Med | 40 / 200 | |
| Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) | 1:59.36 | 2:11.12 | -11.76 | Race / Med | 100 / 220 | |
| Thunderhill (West) | 1:21.986 | 1:21.3 | +0.68 | Med / Med | 1 / 100 | |
| GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | 1:37.892 | 1:41.99 | -4.09 | Race / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Waterford Hills Road Racing (CW) | 1:16.153 | 1:15.97 | +0.18 | Med / Med | 220 / 200 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 1:58.106 | 2:03.39 | -5.28 | Race / Med | 40 / 100 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | 2:11.53 | 2:21 | -9.47 | Race / Light | 40 / 200 | |
| Road America (Current) | 2:25.12 | 2:34.57 | -9.45 | Race / Stock | 1 / 300 |
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