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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 330 is faster — 1.8s quicker on average across 32 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 330 E46 330 | Mazda RX-8 S1 RX-8 S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2003-2007 |
| horsepower | 231 | 238 |
| torque (N_M) | 300 | 216 |
| weight (KG) | 1,400 | 1,374 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| Rank | #224 | #234 |
| Tire | 280 CONTISPORTCONTACT 2 |
140 RE040
235/40/17 |
| engine Description | 3.0L NA I6 (M54B30 ) | 1.3L rotary (13B-MSP) |
| gearbox | 5-SPEED MANUAL | 4-SPEED SHIFTABLE AUTOMATIC |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2725 | 2703 |
| width (MM) | 1755 | 1770 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 4427 |
| height (MM) | 1369 | 1341 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5.73 SECs | 5.9 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 238 |
| price MSRP | $ 33,990 | $ 25,375 |
| Current Value | $ 10,000 | $ 10,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +1.83s | +2.26s |
BMW E46 330 E46 330 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 330 E46 330 | RX-8 S1 RX-8 S1 | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | 1:39.927 | 1:39.312 | +0.61 | Race | 141–200 | |
| Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | 2:00.763 | 2:00.37 | +0.39 | Race | 0–99 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long) | 1:48.8 | 1:50.508 | -1.7 | Race | 0–99 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 330 E46 330 | RX-8 S1 RX-8 S1 | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 2:02.579 | 2:05.258 | -2.67 | Race / Med | 40 / 200 | |
| Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | 1:22.166 | 1:24.67 | -2.5 | Race / Heavy | 100 / 200 | |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 0:59.5 | 0:58.818 | +0.68 | Race / Stock | 100 / 140 | |
| Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | 1:39.927 | 1:39.96 | -0.03 | Race / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | 1:56.615 | 1:55.994 | +0.62 | Med / Heavy | 40 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| NCCAR (Road Course CCW) | 1:36.91 | 1:33.785 | +3.12 | Med / Heavy | 280 / 200 | |
| Serres Racing Circuit (CW) | 1:32.046 | 1:28.952 | +3.09 | Med / Med | 280 / 1 | |
| Tor Łódź (CCW) | 1:04.305 | 0:58.7 | +5.6 | Med / Med | 280 / 40 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long) | 1:48.8 | 1:50.95 | -2.15 | Race / Race | 40 / 140 | |
| NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | 2:21.297 | 2:20.2 | +1.09 | Race / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Manfeild (Grand Prix) | 1:18.246 | 1:19.812 | -1.56 | Race / Race | 100 / 40 |
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