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Which is faster?
The BMW E36 M3 is faster — 3.3s quicker on average across 26 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 | BMW E36 325is E36 325is |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 1991-1999 | 1992-1999 |
| horsepower | 243 | 430 |
| torque (N_M) | 320 | 181 |
| weight (KG) | 1,460 | 1,370 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.31 |
| Rank | #189 | - |
| Tire | 220 PILOT SPORT PS2 | 280 CONTISPORTCONTACT 2 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S50/S52) | 2.5L I6 (M50B25), turbo modified |
| gearbox | 5-SPEED MANUAL | 5-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2710 | 2700 |
| width (MM) | 1709 | 1699 |
| length (MM) | 4430 | 4432 |
| height (MM) | 1359 | 1392 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 6 SECs | 4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 206 |
| price MSRP | $ 46,465 | $ 36,000 |
| Current Value | $ 35,000 | $ 8,500 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -1.12s | -1.61s |
BMW E36 M3 E36 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E36 M3 E36 M3 | E36 325is E36 325i… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | 1:55.86 | 2:02.25 | -6.39 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | 1:21.5 | 1:24.24 | -2.74 | Race | >200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48 | 1:53.977 | -5.97 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | 2:04.33 | 2:10.95 | -6.62 | Race | >200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
Additional Lap Times
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