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M3 Competition vs M4 Competition xDrive

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
M4 Competition xDrive
Beats the M3 Competition by 0.02s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M4 Competition xDrive beats the M3 Competition by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M4 Competition xDrive thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
503 hp
523 hp
0–100 km/h
3.5s
3.5s
Top speed
285 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
I6
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$76,000
$88,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M3 Competition
M4 Competition xDrive
100 m
4.987s
4.988s
1/8 mile
7.383s
7.378s
1/4 mile
11.127s
11.103s
1 km
20.050s
19.947s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M3 Competition is $76,000 vs $88,000 for the M4 Competition xDrive — a $12,000 gap. Power: M4 Competition xDrive makes 20 hp more (503 vs 523). Top speed: M4 Competition xDrive runs to 290 km/h, 5 km/h higher than M3 Competition.

FAQ

Which is faster, the M3 Competition or the M4 Competition xDrive?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M4 Competition xDrive is faster, beating the M3 Competition by 0.02 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M3 Competition vs the M4 Competition xDrive?

The M3 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the M4 Competition xDrive does it in 3.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The M3 Competition produces 503 hp; the M4 Competition xDrive produces 523 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The M3 Competition tops out at 285 km/h, and the M4 Competition xDrive reaches 290 km/h.

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