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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 330 is faster — 3.7s quicker on average across 7 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 330 E46 330 | Lotus Elise 111R Elise 111R |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2005-2011 |
| horsepower | 231 | 192 |
| torque (N_M) | 300 | 180 |
| weight (KG) | 1,400 | 860 |
| Power to Weight | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| Rank | #210 | #213 |
| Tire | 280 CONTISPORTCONTACT 2 |
140 RE040
225/45/17 |
| engine Description | 3.0L NA I6 (M54B30 ) | 1.8 L (1,796 cc) DOHC Toyota 2ZZ-GE |
| gearbox | 5-SPEED MANUAL | 6-SPEED MANUAL |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2725 | 2300 |
| width (MM) | 1755 | 1720 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 3780 |
| height (MM) | 1369 | 1140 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 5.73 SECs | 4.9 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 241 |
| price MSRP | $ 33,990 | $ 47,855 |
| Current Value | $ 12,000 | $ 45,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | +2.09s | +4.9s |
BMW E46 330 E46 330 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 330 E46 330 | Elise 111R Elise 11… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheimring (GP) | 1:56 | 2:01.59 | -5.59 | Medium | 141–200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 330 E46 330 | Elise 111R Elise 11… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:42.28 | 1:45.811 | -3.53 | Race / Med | 40 / 140 | |
| Pueblo Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:40.1 | 1:44.2 | -4.1 | Med / Med | 40 / 140 | |
| Lausitzring (Short Course) | 1:30.416 | 1:37.88 | -7.46 | Race / Med | 200 / 200 | |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:39.718 | 1:47.2 | -7.48 | Med / Med | 40 / 100 |
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