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M3 Touring vs M4 Competition xDrive

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
M4 Competition xDrive
Beats the M3 Touring by 0.29s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M4 Competition xDrive beats the M3 Touring comfortably, finishing 0.29 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
523 hp
523 hp
0–100 km/h
3.7s
3.5s
Top speed
280 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$98,000
$88,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M3 Touring
M4 Competition xDrive
100 m
5.112s
4.988s
1/8 mile
7.565s
7.378s
1/4 mile
11.395s
11.103s
1 km
20.508s
19.947s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M4 Competition xDrive is $88,000 vs $98,000 for the M3 Touring — a $10,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: M4 Competition xDrive is 0.20s quicker (3.7s vs 3.5s). Top speed: M4 Competition xDrive runs to 290 km/h, 10 km/h higher than M3 Touring.

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M4 Competition xDrive is faster, beating the M3 Touring by 0.29 seconds.

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

The M3 Touring hits 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, while the M4 Competition xDrive does it in 3.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

The M3 Touring tops out at 280 km/h, and the M4 Competition xDrive reaches 290 km/h.

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