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540i xDrive vs M440i xDrive Coupe

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
M440i xDrive Coupe
Beats the 540i xDrive by 0.11s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M440i xDrive Coupe beats the 540i xDrive comfortably, finishing 0.11 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M440i xDrive Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
375 hp
386 hp
0–100 km/h
4.6s
4.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
3.0L Turbo I6 MHEV
3.0L Turbo I6
Fuel
Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
540 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$70,000
$64,000

Simulated race times

Distance
540i xDrive
M440i xDrive Coupe
100 m
5.621s
5.566s
1/8 mile
8.328s
8.251s
1/4 mile
12.562s
12.456s
1 km
22.679s
22.526s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M440i xDrive Coupe is $64,000 vs $70,000 for the 540i xDrive — a $6,000 gap. Power: M440i xDrive Coupe makes 11 hp more (375 vs 386).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 540i xDrive or the M440i xDrive Coupe?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M440i xDrive Coupe is faster, beating the 540i xDrive by 0.11 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 540i xDrive vs the M440i xDrive Coupe?

The 540i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, while the M440i xDrive Coupe does it in 4.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 540i xDrive produces 375 hp; the M440i xDrive Coupe produces 386 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 540i xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the M440i xDrive Coupe reaches 250 km/h.

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