Which is faster, the Porsche 911 GT3 or BMW M3 Competition?
In DragGap's equal-condition simulation, the Porsche 911 GT3 reaches 1 km first by 2.631 seconds, with an estimated 163.0 metre gap.
Porsche 911 GT3 wins
20.063 s vs 22.693 s · 163.0 m at the first finish.
Porsche 911 GT3 vs BMW M3 Competition specifications
| Input | Porsche 911 GT3 | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 373 kW / 500 hp | 375 kW / 503 hp |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Mass | 1430 kg | 1805 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 350 hp/t | 279 hp/t |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Transmission | 7-SPEED DCT | 8-SPEED AUTO |
Estimated acceleration and distance results
| Metric | 911 GT3 | M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 3.29 s | 3.73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.41 s | 3.95 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.133 s | 12.350 s |
| 1/4-mile trap speed | 211.5 km/h | 182.0 km/h |
| 1 km | 20.063 s | 22.693 s |
Why does the 911 GT3 win?
The decisive inputs are the complete system, not peak power alone. The model applies drivetrain efficiency, launch traction, transmission shift interruption, vehicle mass, rolling resistance and speed-dependent aerodynamic drag at 120 updates per second. In this matchup, the Porsche 911 GT3 turns its 350 hp-per-tonne input into the earlier 1 km finish.
Every value above is generated under the same dry, level, equal-condition simulation. It is useful for relative comparison, not a substitute for an instrumented test of a specific car, tyre, driver, surface or weather condition.
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, the Porsche 911 GT3 or BMW M3 Competition?
In DragGap's equal-condition simulation, the Porsche 911 GT3 reaches 1 km first by 2.631 seconds, with an estimated 163.0 metre gap.
Which has more power: Porsche 911 GT3 or BMW M3 Competition?
BMW M3 Competition has the higher rated-power input at 375 kW (503 hp).
What are the estimated quarter-mile times?
Porsche 911 GT3: 11.133 seconds at 211.5 km/h. BMW M3 Competition: 12.350 seconds at 182.0 km/h.
Are these measured track times?
No. They are engineering estimates produced from rated power, torque, mass, drivetrain, transmission, aero and traction inputs. EPA/NHTSA identity and configuration fields are separated from supplemental and modelled performance fields.
Sources and method
- U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov for certified U.S. configuration and economy records.
- NHTSA vPIC for manufacturer-submitted make/model identity.
- Open Vehicle Specs (ODbL 1.0) for clearly labelled supplemental specification fields.
- DragGap methodology and accuracy notes for simulation assumptions and limitations.