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Which is faster?
The BMW E46 M3 is faster — 5.4s quicker on average across 11 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 | Ferrari 488 GTB 488 GTB |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2001-2006 | 2015-2019 |
| horsepower | 337 | 670 |
| torque (N_M) | 365 | 761 |
| weight (KG) | 1,470 | 1,470 |
| Power to Weight | 0.23 | 0.46 |
| Rank | #139 | - |
| Tire |
220 P ZERO ROSSO
235/35/19 / 265/30/19 |
280 P ZERO PZ4
235/35/20 / 285/35/20 |
| engine Description | 3.2L NA I6 (S54B32 ) | 3.9L twin-turbo V8 (F154) |
| gearbox | 6 SPEED MANUAL | AUTOMATIC - 7 GEARS, PADDLE SHIFT, SPORT MODE |
| drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2730 | 2642 |
| width (MM) | 1780 | 1956 |
| length (MM) | 4490 | 4572 |
| height (MM) | 1370 | 1219 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 4 SECs | 3 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 249 | 330 |
| price MSRP | $ 47,100 | $ 262,800 |
| Current Value | $ 38,000 | $ 230,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -0.22s | +0.13s |
BMW E46 M3 E46 M3 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | 488 GTB 488 GTB | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:50.8 | 1:56.5 | -5.7 | Race | >200 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:59.57 | 1:59 | +0.57 | Medium | >200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | E46 M3 E46 M3 | 488 GTB 488 GTB | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:56.36 | 1:56.5 | -0.14 | Race / Race | 200 / 280 | |
| Nürburgring (Nordschleife) | 7:22 | 7:21.63 | +0.37 | Race / Stock | 220 / 280 | |
| Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Grand West Course) | 2:39.3 | 2:45.1 | -5.8 | Race / Stock | 40 / 280 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48.038 | 1:59 | -10.96 | Race / Med | 80 / 300 | |
| Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | 1:31.01 | 1:29 | +2.01 | Race / Med | 200 / 300 |
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