BMW M3 Competition performance summary
The 2026 BMW M3 Competition makes 503 hp and 650 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 3.5s, about 3.3s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 11.13s.
On Carspeed's data it is genuinely fast — quicker off the line than 89% of the cars in our database, with more power than 82% of them and a higher top speed than 86%. That works out to roughly 151 per horsepower at list price.
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BMW M3 Competition vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 Competition | 503 | 3.5s | 285 km/h | 11.13s |
| Porsche 911 GT3 CUP | 510 | 3.4s | 290 km/h | 10.98s |
| BMW M4 Competition xDrive | 523 | 3.5s | 290 km/h | 11.10s |
| BMW M850I Drive Coupe | 523 | 3.7s | 285 km/h | 11.37s |
| BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 523 | 3.6s | 290 km/h | 11.23s |
| BMW M4 Competition | 503 | 3.8s | 290 km/h | 11.47s |
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BMW M3 Competition FAQ
What is the BMW M3 Competition 0-60 mph time?
The BMW M3 Competition does 0-60 mph in about 3.3s, based on its 3.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the BMW M3 Competition?
The listed top speed is 177 mph, or 285 km/h.
How much horsepower does the BMW M3 Competition have?
The BMW M3 Competition is listed at 503 hp with 650 Nm of torque.
What is the BMW M3 Competition quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the BMW M3 Competition quarter-mile at 11.13s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the BMW M3 Competition?
Similar performance rivals include Porsche 911 GT3 CUP, BMW M4 Competition xDrive, BMW M850I Drive Coupe.