Another interesting comparison, BMW M3 versus Panamera Turbo. The Panamera is larger with much more rear seating area, but it still is worthy of doing track days.
BMW M3 vs Porsche Panamera Turbo
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 4.8 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 500 / 493 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1658 / 3655 | 1980 / 4365 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 253 / 250 | 253 / 249 |
| Average price | €66,000 | €141,000 |
| Auto insurance group | 43 | 50 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E90) | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.5 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.6 s | 13.5 s |
| 1000 m | 22.8 s | 21.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.0 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.9 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 25.8 s | 20.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s | 11.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 283 kph (176 mph) | 303 kph (188 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.81 g (8 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 12.8 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) | 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (110 ft) | 35 m (116 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E90) | Panamera Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 71 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
Panamera Turbo is the fastest by considerable margin.
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