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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 M3 is faster — 5.1s quicker on average across 25 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 | BMW E36 325is E36 325is |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 1992-1999 |
| horsepower | 337 | 430 |
| torque (N_M) | 365 | 181 |
| weight (KG) | 1,470 | 1,370 |
| Power to Weight | 0.23 | 0.31 |
| Rank | #139 | - |
| Tire |
220 P ZERO ROSSO
235/35/19 / 265/30/19 |
280 CONTISPORTCONTACT 2 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S54B32 ) | 2.5L I6 (M50B25), turbo modified |
| gearbox | 6 SPEED MANUAL | 5-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2730 | 2700 |
| width (MM) | 1780 | 1699 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 4432 |
| height (MM) | 1370 | 1392 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 4 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 206 |
| price MSRP | $ 47,100 | $ 36,000 |
| Current Value | $ 38,000 | $ 25,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -0.22s | -1.46s |
BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | E36 325is E36 325i… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | 1:58.82 | 2:02.25 | -3.43 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48.038 | 1:53.977 | -5.93 | Race | 0–99 | |
| GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | 1:37.892 | 1:44.65 | -6.75 | Race | 141–200 | |
| Sonoma Raceway (Full) | 1:45.86 | 1:45.233 | +0.62 | Heavy | 0–99 |
Additional Lap Times
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