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M4 Competition xDrive vs M3 Competition

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
M4 Competition xDrive
Beats the M3 Competition by 0.02s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M4 Competition xDrive beats the M3 Competition by a hair, finishing 0.02 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
503 hp
0–100 km/h
3.5s
3.5s
Top speed
290 km/h
285 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
I6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
650 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$88,000
$76,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M4 Competition xDrive
M3 Competition
100 m
4.988s
4.987s
1/8 mile
7.378s
7.383s
1/4 mile
11.103s
11.127s
1 km
19.947s
20.050s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M3 Competition is $76,000 vs $88,000 for the M4 Competition xDrive — a $12,000 gap. Power: M4 Competition xDrive makes 20 hp more (523 vs 503). Top speed: M4 Competition xDrive runs to 290 km/h, 5 km/h higher than M3 Competition.

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M4 Competition xDrive is faster, beating the M3 Competition by 0.02 seconds.

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

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

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

The M4 Competition xDrive tops out at 290 km/h, and the M3 Competition reaches 285 km/h.

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