M850I Drive Coupe vs M3 Competition xDrive
BMW · BMW
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the M3 Competition xDrive beats the M850I Drive Coupe comfortably, finishing 0.14 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
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: M3 Competition xDrive is $83,000 vs $108,000 for the M850I Drive Coupe — a $25,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: M3 Competition xDrive is 0.10s quicker (3.7s vs 3.6s). Top speed: M3 Competition xDrive runs to 290 km/h, 5 km/h higher than M850I Drive Coupe.
FAQ
Which is faster, the M850I Drive Coupe or the M3 Competition xDrive?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M3 Competition xDrive is faster, beating the M850I Drive Coupe by 0.14 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M850I Drive Coupe vs the M3 Competition xDrive?
The M850I Drive Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, while the M3 Competition xDrive does it in 3.6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The M850I Drive Coupe produces 523 hp; the M3 Competition xDrive produces 523 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The M850I Drive Coupe tops out at 285 km/h, and the M3 Competition xDrive reaches 290 km/h.
Discussion (0)
Loading…