M3 CSL vs 911 GT3 vs Cayman S

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SummaryPerformanceEngineDrivetrainPracticality

BMW M3 Coupé CSL

(2003 - 2004)

...oupé CSL

Porsche 911 GT3

(2003 - 2005)

...911 GT3

Porsche Cayman S

(2005 - 2009)

...Cayman S

Engine
3.2 L Inline 6	3.6 L Flat 6	3.4 L Flat 6
Drivetrain
Front - RWD	Rear - RWD	Rear Mid - RWD
Top Speed
155 mph	190 mph	171 mph
Acceleration
4.9 sec	4.5 sec	5.4 sec
Total Power
355 hp	376 hp	291 hp
Mileage
19.7 mpg	18.1 mpg	22.1 mpg
Curb Weight
3,053 lbs	3,208 lbs	3,120 lbs
Luggage
14.5 ft³	3.9 ft³	14.5 ft³
Top Speed
155 mph / 250 Km/h	190 mph / 306 Km/h	171 mph / 275 Km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 seconds	4.5 seconds	5.4 seconds
Power-to-Weight
8.6 lb/hp / 256 hp/Tonne	8.53 lb/hp / 258 hp/Tonne	10.71 lb/hp / 206 hp/Tonne
Total Power
355 hp / 360 ps	376 hp / 381 ps	291 hp / 295 ps
Total Torque
273 lb·ft / 370 N·m	284 lb·ft / 385 N·m	251 lb·ft / 340 N·m
Mileage
19.7 mpg	18.1 mpg	22.1 mpg
Total Range
328 Miles	424 Miles	374 Miles
Tailpipe CO₂
462 g/Mile
Model Platform
3 Series (98-06)	911 (97-05)	Cayman (05-12)
Door Count
2	2	2
Seat Count
4	2	2
Luggage Space
14.5 ft³	3.9 ft³	14.5 ft³
Curb Weight
3,053 lbs	3,208 lbs	3,120 lbs
Gross Weight
3,968 lbs	3,660 lbs	3,594 lbs
Length
176.9 in	174.6 in	170.4 in
Width
70.1 in	69.7 in	70.9 in
Height
53.9 in	50.2 in	51.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in	92.7 in	95.1 in
Front Track
59.8 in	58.5 in	58.5 in
Rear Track
60 in	58.9 in	60.2 in
Engine Name
S54B32HP
Layout
Inline 6	Flat 6	Flat 6
Capacity
3.2 Liter / 198.1 in³	3.6 Liter / 219.7 in³	3.4 Liter / 206.7 in³
Peak Power
355 hp / 360 ps	376 hp / 381 ps	291 hp / 295 ps
Peak Torque
273 lb·ft / 370 N·m	284 lb·ft / 385 N·m	251 lb·ft / 340 N·m
Specific Output
1.79 hp/in³	1.7 hp/in³	1.41 hp/in³
Aspiration
Natural	Natural	Natural
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)	4 (24v Total)	4 (24v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
11.5:1	11.7:1	11.1:1
Bore x Stroke
3.425 x 3.583 in	3.937 x 3.008 in	3.78 x 3.071 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point
Position
Front	Rear	Rear Mid
Orientation
Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
16.6 gal	23.5 gal	16.9 gal
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
235/35 ZR19	235/40 ZR18	235/40 ZR18
Rear Tyres
265/30 ZR19	295/30 ZR18	265/40 ZR18
Transmission (MT)
	6 Speeds	6 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
6 Speeds		5 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link