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Which is faster?
The BMW E92 M3 DCT is faster — 1.7s quicker on average across 18 shared tracks.
Specifications
| Specifications | Tesla Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3 Performance Mk1 | BMW E92 M3 DCT E92 M3 DCT |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2018-2023 | 2008-2013 |
| horsepower | 510 | 414 |
| torque (N_M) | 546 | 400 |
| weight (KG) | 1,851 | 1,655 |
| Power to Weight | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Rank | #99 | #82 |
| Tire |
300 PILOT SPORT 4S
235/35/20 |
220 PILOT SPORT PS2
245/35/19 / 265/35/19 |
| engine Description | Dual motor AWD (265kW rear + 137kW front), 82 kWh battery | 4.0L NA V8 (S65 ) |
| gearbox | SINGLE SPEED | DOUBLE-CLUTCH AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| drive Type | AWD | RWD |
| wheelbase (MM) | 2875 | 2761 |
| width (MM) | 1854 | 1804 |
| length (MM) | 4699 | 4615 |
| height (MM) | 1422 | 1424 |
| 0 - 60 MPH | 2.9 SECs | 5 SECs |
| top Speed (KPH) | 261 | 249 |
| price MSRP | $ 70,000 | $ 56,500 |
| Current Value | $ 28,000 | $ 45,000 |
| OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES | -3.18s | -2.05s |
Tesla Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3 Performance Mk1 — Lap Times vs Average
Lap Times
| Track Name | Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3… | E92 M3 DCT E92 M3 D… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:59.9 | 2:02.2 | -2.3 | Medium | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Pacific Raceways (CCW) | 1:30.7 | 1:35.33 | -4.63 | Medium | 141–200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 1:00.244 | 1:01.87 | -1.62 | Medium | 100–140 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48.647 | 1:51.892 | -3.24 | Medium | 0–99 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:14.9 | 1:21.3 | -6.4 | Medium | >200 |
Additional Lap Times
| Track Name | Model 3 Performance Mk1 Model 3… | E92 M3 DCT E92 M3 D… | Diff | Mod | Treadwear TW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (Current) | 1:37.3 | 1:31.239 | +6.06 | Med / Race | 200 / 220 | |
| Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | 1:58.91 | 1:55.5 | +3.41 | Med / Race | 100 / 100 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Circuit of the Americas - COTA (CCW) | 2:23.8 | 2:21.7 | +2.1 | Race / Heavy | 40 / 200 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | 1:49.2 | 1:51.94 | -2.74 | Med / Med | 100 / 220 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Atlanta Motorsports Park (CCW) | 1:33 | 1:34.111 | -1.11 | Med / Race | 300 / 200 | |
| Lime Rock Park (CW) | 0:58.378 | 1:01.87 | -3.49 | Med / Med | 220 / 100 | |
| Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | 1:48.647 | 1:53.55 | -4.9 | Med / Race | 40 / 100 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| High Plains Raceway (Full) | 2:09 | 1:50.4 | +18.6 | Stock / Heavy | 300 / 40 | |
| Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | 1:15.8 | 1:21.3 | -5.5 | Med / Med | 200 / 300 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Bedford Autodrome (GT Circuit) | 2:50.85 | 2:45.92 | +4.93 | Stock / Med | 300 / 20 | ▶ VS ▶ |
| Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | 1:37.5 | 1:36.2 | +1.3 | Med / Race | 1 / 100 |
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