Comparisons / Comparison of BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (996) Carrera 4 3.4

Comparison of BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V and Porsche 911 Cabriolet (996) Carrera 4 3.4 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V ×
Porsche 911 Cabriolet (996) Carrera 4 3.4 ×
General
MakeBMWPorsche
ModelM3911
GenerationM3 Convertible (E46)911 Cabriolet (996)
Modification3.2i 24VCarrera 4 3.4
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.porsche.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats44
Body typeCabrioletCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20011998
Production to (year)20062001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250280
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.55.4
City consumption (l/100km)17.917.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.88.8
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.112
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalRear,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)343300
Max. torque (Nm)365350
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineBoxer
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,2463,387
Compression ratio11.511.3
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)7,9006,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,9004,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8796
Piston stroke (mm)9178
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)6364
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneIndependent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/45 R18
  • 255/40 R18
  • 205/50 R17
  • 255/40 R17
Turning radius (m)11-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4924,430
Width (mm)1,7801,765
Height (mm)1,3631,305
Wheelbase (mm)2,7312,350
Kerb weight (kg)1,6551,450
Gross weight (kg)2,1001,850
Minimum boot space (l)300100
Front track (mm)1,5081,455
Rear track (mm)1,5251,500
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.35-



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