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M550i XDRIVE vs Taycan GTS

BMW · Porsche

1/4 Mile winner
Taycan GTS
Beats the M550i XDRIVE by 0.12s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Taycan GTS beats the M550i XDRIVE comfortably, finishing 0.12 seconds ahead. It's the 67 extra horsepower talking — the Taycan GTS simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
523 hp
590 hp
0–100 km/h
3.6s
3.5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V8
Dual Electric Motors
Fuel
Petrol
Electric
Torque
650 Nm
850 Nm
Price
$78,000
$132,750

Simulated race times

Distance
M550i XDRIVE
Taycan GTS
100 m
5.041s
4.979s
1/8 mile
7.516s
7.429s
1/4 mile
11.448s
11.329s
1 km
21.094s
20.929s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

If budget is the deciding factor, the M550i XDRIVE is the obvious pick at $78,000 versus the Taycan GTS's $132,750. Choose the Taycan GTS if instant torque, silent running and lower running costs matter most. Choose the M550i XDRIVE if you want the soundtrack and the long-distance ease that combustion still owns.

FAQ

Which is faster, the M550i XDRIVE or the Taycan GTS?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Taycan GTS is faster, beating the M550i XDRIVE by 0.12 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M550i XDRIVE vs the Taycan GTS?

The M550i XDRIVE hits 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, while the Taycan GTS does it in 3.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The M550i XDRIVE produces 523 hp; the Taycan GTS produces 590 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The M550i XDRIVE tops out at 250 km/h, and the Taycan GTS reaches 250 km/h.

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