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M3 Competition vs 911 GT3 CUP

BMW · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
911 GT3 CUP
Beats the M3 Competition by 0.15s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 GT3 CUP beats the M3 Competition comfortably, finishing 0.15 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 GT3 CUP thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
503 hp
510 hp
0–100 km/h
3.5s
3.4s
Top speed
285 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
I6
4.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
470 Nm
Price
$76,000
$245,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M3 Competition
911 GT3 CUP
100 m
4.987s
4.923s
1/8 mile
7.383s
7.287s
1/4 mile
11.127s
10.978s
1 km
20.050s
19.766s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M3 Competition is $76,000 vs $245,000 for the 911 GT3 CUP — a $169,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: 911 GT3 CUP is 0.10s quicker (3.5s vs 3.4s). Top speed: 911 GT3 CUP runs to 290 km/h, 5 km/h higher than M3 Competition.

FAQ

Which is faster, the M3 Competition or the 911 GT3 CUP?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 GT3 CUP is faster, beating the M3 Competition by 0.15 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M3 Competition vs the 911 GT3 CUP?

The M3 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the 911 GT3 CUP does it in 3.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The M3 Competition produces 503 hp; the 911 GT3 CUP produces 510 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The M3 Competition tops out at 285 km/h, and the 911 GT3 CUP reaches 290 km/h.

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