2000 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (356 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 BMW M3. (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW M3 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW M3 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |