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Which is faster?
The Porsche 997.2 Carrera S is faster — 1.3s quicker on average across 19 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 330 E46 330 | Porsche 997.2 Carrera S 997.2 Carrera S |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2009-2013 |
| horsepower | 231 | 385 |
| torque (N_M) | 300 | 420 |
| weight (KG) | 1,400 | 1,495 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.26 |
| Rank | #224 | #222 |
| Tire | 280 CONTISPORTCONTACT 2 |
320 PILOT SPORT 4
235/35/19 / 295/30/19 |
| engine Description | 3.0L NA I6 (M54B30 ) | 3.8L NA flat-6 (MA1.21) |
| gearbox | 5-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL, 7-SPEED PDK |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2725 | 2350 |
| width (MM) | 1755 | 1824 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 4461 |
| height (MM) | 1369 | 1300 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5.73 SECs | 4.1 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 306 |
| price MSRP | $ 33,990 | $ 127,900 |
| Current Value | $ 10,000 | $ 65,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +1.83s | -0.6s |
BMW E46 330 E46 330 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 330 E46 330 | 997.2 Carrera S 997.2 Ca… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Atlanta (Current) | 1:36.87 | 1:34.41 | +2.46 | Race | 0–99 | |
| Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | 2:11.53 | 2:06.99 | +4.54 | Race | 0–99 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 330 E46 330 | 997.2 Carrera S 997.2 Ca… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:42.28 | 1:39.3 | +2.98 | Race / Med | 40 / 200 | |
| Road Atlanta (Current) | 1:41 | 1:34.41 | +6.59 | Med / Race | 200 / 1 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | 1:11.97 | 1:15.14 | -3.17 | Race / Med | 100 / 40 | |
| Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) | 1:22.166 | 1:27.2 | -5.03 | Race / Stock | 100 / 320 | |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 0:59.5 | 0:59.42 | +0.08 | Race / Race | 100 / 1 | |
| Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | 2:08.93 | 2:06.99 | +1.94 | Race / Race | 100 / 1 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:59.808 | 1:55.43 | +4.37 | Race / Med | 40 / 40 | |
| Hockenheimring (GP) | 1:56 | 1:58.8 | -2.8 | Med / Light | 200 / 180 | |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | 1:33.1 | 1:27.26 | +5.84 | Race / Med | 40 / 40 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Pocono Raceway (North Road Course-CW) | 0:59.5 | 0:58.42 | +1.08 | Race / Light | 100 / 180 |
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