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M3 Competition xDrive vs 911 GT3 CUP

BMW · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
911 GT3 CUP
Beats the M3 Competition xDrive by 0.25s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 GT3 CUP beats the M3 Competition xDrive comfortably, finishing 0.25 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
523 hp
510 hp
0–100 km/h
3.6s
3.4s
Top speed
290 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
4.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
470 Nm
Price
$83,000
$245,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M3 Competition xDrive
911 GT3 CUP
100 m
5.051s
4.923s
1/8 mile
7.467s
7.287s
1/4 mile
11.227s
10.978s
1 km
20.127s
19.766s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M3 Competition xDrive is $83,000 vs $245,000 for the 911 GT3 CUP — a $162,000 gap. Power: M3 Competition xDrive makes 13 hp more (523 vs 510). 0–100 km/h: 911 GT3 CUP is 0.20s quicker (3.6s vs 3.4s).

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 GT3 CUP is faster, beating the M3 Competition xDrive by 0.25 seconds.

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

The M3 Competition xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the 911 GT3 CUP does it in 3.4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The M3 Competition xDrive produces 523 hp; the 911 GT3 CUP produces 510 hp.

What are the top speeds?

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

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