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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 M3 is faster — 14.9s quicker on average across 12 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 | Renault Megane 3 RS 265 Megane 3 RS 265 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2012-2016 |
| horsepower | 337 | 265 |
| torque (N_M) | 365 | 361 |
| weight (KG) | 1,470 | 1,354 |
| Power to Weight | 0.23 | 0.2 |
| Rank | #162 | #195 |
| Tire |
220 P ZERO ROSSO
235/35/19 / 265/30/19 |
220 PILOT SPORT PS2
235/40/18 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S54B32 ) | turbocharged 2.0-liter engine |
| gearbox | 6 SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | FWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2730 | 2639 |
| width (MM) | 1780 | 1847 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 4298 |
| height (MM) | 1370 | 1435 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 6 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 254 |
| price MSRP | $ 47,100 | 24,825 € |
| Current Value | $ 45,000 | $ 15,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -0.4s | +1.06s |
BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | Megane 3 RS 265 Megane 3… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring (BTG) | 7:20 | 7:32 | -12 | Race | 100–140 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | Megane 3 RS 265 Megane 3… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring (BTG) | 7:20 | 7:36 | -16 | Race / Heavy | 100 / 200 | |
| Nürburgring (Nordschleife) | 7:22 | 8:26 | -1:04 | Race / Stock | 220 / 220 | |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (SPA) | 2:55 | 2:49 | +6 | Light / Med | 220 / 200 | |
| Barbagallo Raceway/Wanneroo Raceway (1.53 Mile CW) | 1:01.7 | 1:10.06 | -8.36 | Heavy / Stock | 100 / 220 | |
| Circuit Parcmotor Castellolí (CW) | 1:55.2 | 2:01.7 | -6.5 | Med / Stock | 220 / 220 | |
| Tor Łódź (CCW) | 0:57.65 | 1:00.6 | -2.95 | Race / Med | 220 / 100 | |
| Circuit de Chenevières (3.5KM) | 1:52.78 | 1:57 | -4.22 | Med / Med | 220 / 200 |
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