BMW M3 Competition xDrive performance summary
The 2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive makes 523 hp and 650 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 3.6s, about 3.4s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 11.23s.
On Carspeed's data it is genuinely fast — quicker off the line than 89% of the cars in our database, with more power than 85% of them and a higher top speed than 88%. That works out to roughly 159 per horsepower at list price.
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How the BMW M3 Competition xDrive ranks against 1,292 cars
BMW M3 Competition xDrive vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 523 | 3.6s | 290 km/h | 11.23s |
| BMW M4 Competition xDrive | 523 | 3.5s | 290 km/h | 11.10s |
| BMW M850I Drive Coupe | 523 | 3.7s | 285 km/h | 11.37s |
| Porsche 911 GT3 CUP | 510 | 3.4s | 290 km/h | 10.98s |
| BMW M3 Touring | 523 | 3.7s | 280 km/h | 11.40s |
| BMW M4 Competition | 503 | 3.8s | 290 km/h | 11.47s |
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BMW M3 Competition xDrive FAQ
What is the BMW M3 Competition xDrive 0-60 mph time?
The BMW M3 Competition xDrive does 0-60 mph in about 3.4s, based on its 3.6s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the BMW M3 Competition xDrive?
The listed top speed is 180 mph, or 290 km/h.
How much horsepower does the BMW M3 Competition xDrive have?
The BMW M3 Competition xDrive is listed at 523 hp with 650 Nm of torque.
What is the BMW M3 Competition xDrive quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the BMW M3 Competition xDrive quarter-mile at 11.23s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the BMW M3 Competition xDrive?
Similar performance rivals include BMW M4 Competition xDrive, BMW M850I Drive Coupe, Porsche 911 GT3 CUP.