Head to head
BMW M2VSPorsche 911 GT3
1–2
The Porsche 911 GT3 wins on paper
Compared: BMW M2 G87 2023–present and Porsche 911 GT3 992 2021-present, from verified fact sheets.
| BMW M2 | Porsche 911 GT3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six | 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six |
| Displacement | 2,993 cc | 3,996 cc |
| Aspiration | twin-turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Power | 453 hp338 kW | 503 hp375 kW |
| Torque | 550 Nm406 lb-ft | 470 Nm347 lb-ft |
| Redline | — | 9,000 rpm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 s0-60 mph ≈ 3.9 s | 3.4 s0-60 mph ≈ 3.3 s |
| Kerb weight | — | 1,435 kg3,164 lb |
| Power-to-weight | — | 351 hp/t |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic automatic or 6-speed manual | 7-speed PDK / 6-speed manual |
The Porsche 911 GT3 takes 2 of the five figures that decide a straight fight (power, torque, 0-100 km/h, weight and power-to-weight); its rival takes 1. Gaps under 2% (under 0.1 s to 100 km/h) count for nobody. 0-60 mph times are estimated from 0-100 km/h.
BMW M2 or Porsche 911 GT3: which should you pick?
Pick the BMW M2 if you want
- more torque
Pick the Porsche 911 GT3 if you want
- the quicker sprint to 100 km/h
- more power
- a naturally aspirated engine
How the BMW M2 and Porsche 911 GT3 sound
BMW M2
- Same S58 engine family as the G80 M3 and G82 M4, giving a deeper, more muted turbo six note than older naturally aspirated M engines
- Cabin sound is augmented through the speakers
Porsche 911 GT3
- High-revving naturally aspirated flat-six that revs to 9,000 rpm.
- Individual throttle bodies give a sharp intake bark at high rpm.
Known weak points
BMW M2
- Kerb weight is a common owner and press complaint compared with the F87
Porsche 911 GT3
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