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M3 Competition xDrive vs M4 Competition

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
M3 Competition xDrive
Beats the M4 Competition by 0.24s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M3 Competition xDrive beats the M4 Competition comfortably, finishing 0.24 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M3 Competition xDrive thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
523 hp
503 hp
0–100 km/h
3.6s
3.8s
Top speed
290 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
I6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$83,000
$81,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M3 Competition xDrive
M4 Competition
100 m
5.051s
5.176s
1/8 mile
7.467s
7.642s
1/4 mile
11.227s
11.469s
1 km
20.127s
20.480s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M4 Competition is $81,000 vs $83,000 for the M3 Competition xDrive — a $2,000 gap. Power: M3 Competition xDrive makes 20 hp more (523 vs 503). 0–100 km/h: M3 Competition xDrive is 0.20s quicker (3.6s vs 3.8s).

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M3 Competition xDrive is faster, beating the M4 Competition by 0.24 seconds.

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

The M3 Competition xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the M4 Competition does it in 3.8 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

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

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