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M4 Competition xDrive vs M3 Competition xDrive

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
M4 Competition xDrive
Beats the M3 Competition xDrive by 0.12s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M4 Competition xDrive beats the M3 Competition xDrive comfortably, finishing 0.12 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
3.5s
3.6s
Top speed
290 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
$88,000
$83,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M4 Competition xDrive
M3 Competition xDrive
100 m
4.988s
5.051s
1/8 mile
7.378s
7.467s
1/4 mile
11.103s
11.227s
1 km
19.947s
20.127s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M3 Competition xDrive is $83,000 vs $88,000 for the M4 Competition xDrive — a $5,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: M4 Competition xDrive is 0.10s quicker (3.5s vs 3.6s).

FAQ

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

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M4 Competition xDrive is faster, beating the M3 Competition xDrive by 0.12 seconds.

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

The M4 Competition xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the M3 Competition xDrive does it in 3.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

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

What are the top speeds?

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

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