BMW M3 CSL vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 GT3 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 360 / 355 | 381 / 376 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 385 / 284 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1419 / 3128 | 1360 / 2998 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 254 / 250 | 280 / 276 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 GT3 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:50.00 | 7:43.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.50 | 1:11.80 |
| Brands Hatch (Indy Circuit) | 0:54.75 | 0:54.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 GT3 RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.5 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.8 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.8 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.0 s | 3.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.8 s | 8.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 8.6 s @ 99.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.3 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 GT3 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) | 15.8 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -11 kg (-24 lbs) | 7 kg (15 lbs) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 CSL (E46) | Porsche 911 GT3 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 64 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
911 GT3 RS is the fastest by considerable margin.
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