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M4 Competition vs M3 Competition xDrive

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

Simulated race times

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

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 (503 vs 523). 0–100 km/h: M3 Competition xDrive is 0.20s quicker (3.8s vs 3.6s).

FAQ

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

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 M4 Competition vs the M3 Competition xDrive?

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

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

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

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