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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 M3 is faster — 8.3s quicker on average across 37 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 | Lotus Elise Series 2 Elise Series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2001-2011 |
| horsepower | 337 | 120 |
| torque (N_M) | 365 | 168 |
| weight (KG) | 1,470 | 757 |
| Power to Weight | 0.23 | 0.16 |
| Rank | #161 | #168 |
| Tire |
220 P ZERO ROSSO
235/35/19 / 265/30/19 |
180 AD07
195/50/16 / 225/45/17 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S54B32 ) | In-line 4-cyl, 1796cc |
| gearbox | 6 SPEED MANUAL | 5-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2730 | 2300 |
| width (MM) | 1780 | 1720 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 3780 |
| height (MM) | 1370 | 1140 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 211 |
| price MSRP | $ 47,100 | $ 73,502 |
| Current Value | $ 45,000 | $ 45,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -0.4s | -0.65s |
BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | Elise Series 2 Elise Se… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:59 | 1:59.996 | -0.99 | Medium | 141–200 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long) | 1:37.01 | 1:43.97 | -6.96 | Race | 0–99 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | Elise Series 2 Elise Se… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:33.861 | 1:35.4 | -1.53 | Race / Heavy | 40 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:50.8 | 1:59.996 | -9.19 | Race / Med | 220 / 200 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | 1:48.85 | 1:45.57 | +3.28 | Med / Heavy | 100 / 40 | |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | 1:06.524 | 1:13.57 | -7.04 | Race / Med | 40 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | 1:35.76 | 1:34.6 | +1.16 | Race / Med | 200 / 40 | |
| Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (East) | 1:01 | 1:01 | -0 | Race / Heavy | 220 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | 1:49.4 | 1:55.73 | -6.33 | Race / Med | 40 / 40 | |
| Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | 1:46.98 | 1:48.726 | -1.74 | Race / Race | 1 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2.4 Mile Outside Road Course) | 1:51.49 | 1:55.886 | -4.39 | Race / Med | 40 / 200 | |
| Goodwood Circuit (CW) | 1:23.54 | 1:29.486 | -5.94 | Race / Med | 1 / 180 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long) | 1:41.74 | 1:43.97 | -2.23 | Race / Race | 100 / 40 |
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