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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 M3 is faster — 2.9s quicker on average across 11 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 | Lotus Elise Sport 220 Series 3 Elise Sport 220 Series 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2015-2020 |
| horsepower | 337 | 220 |
| torque (N_M) | 365 | 249 |
| weight (KG) | 1,470 | 925 |
| Power to Weight | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Rank | #139 | #146 |
| Tire |
220 P ZERO ROSSO
235/35/19 / 265/30/19 |
60 A048
195/50/16 / 225/45/17 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S54B32 ) | 1.8 L Toyota 2ZZ-GE I4 |
| gearbox | 6 SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED TOYOTA C64 MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2730 | 2301 |
| width (MM) | 1780 | 1720 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 3825 |
| height (MM) | 1370 | 1118 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 4.2 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 233 |
| price MSRP | $ 47,100 | $ 87,990 |
| Current Value | $ 38,000 | $ 65,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -0.22s | +1.13s |
BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | Elise Sport 220 Series 3 Elise Sp… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Combe (Car Circuit CW) | 1:10.98 | 1:14.663 | -3.68 | Race | 0–99 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | Elise Sport 220 Series 3 Elise Sp… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (SPA) | 2:55 | 2:43.63 | +11.37 | Light / Med | 220 / 200 | |
| Bilster Berg (Full Circuit) | 1:50 | 1:54.302 | -4.3 | Light / Med | 1 / 200 | |
| Autodromo Riccardo Paletti - Varano (Full CCW) | 1:17.1 | 1:17.1 | -0 | Med / Med | 100 / 200 | |
| Circuit du Val de Vienne (w/o Chicane CW) | 1:48 | 1:59.09 | -11.09 | Race / Stock | 40 / 60 | |
| Castle Combe (Car Circuit CW) | 1:16 | 1:14.663 | +1.33 | Med / Race | 1 / 60 |
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