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M3 Touring vs Mustang Shelby GT350

BMW · Ford

1/4 Mile winner
M3 Touring
Beats the Mustang Shelby GT350 by 0.35s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M3 Touring beats the Mustang Shelby GT350 comfortably, finishing 0.35 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M3 Touring thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
523 hp
526 hp
0–100 km/h
3.7s
4s
Top speed
280 km/h
280 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
Naturally Aspirated V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
582 Nm
Price
$98,000
$59,140

Simulated race times

Distance
M3 Touring
Mustang Shelby GT350
100 m
5.112s
5.294s
1/8 mile
7.565s
7.822s
1/4 mile
11.395s
11.749s
1 km
20.508s
21.023s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Mustang Shelby GT350 is $59,140 vs $98,000 for the M3 Touring — a $38,860 gap. 0–100 km/h: M3 Touring is 0.30s quicker (3.7s vs 4s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the M3 Touring or the Mustang Shelby GT350?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M3 Touring is faster, beating the Mustang Shelby GT350 by 0.35 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M3 Touring vs the Mustang Shelby GT350?

The M3 Touring hits 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, while the Mustang Shelby GT350 does it in 4 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The M3 Touring produces 523 hp; the Mustang Shelby GT350 produces 526 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The M3 Touring tops out at 280 km/h, and the Mustang Shelby GT350 reaches 280 km/h.

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