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M850I Drive Coupe vs M3 Touring

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
M850I Drive Coupe
Beats the M3 Touring by 0.02s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the M850I Drive Coupe beats the M3 Touring by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the M850I Drive Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
523 hp
523 hp
0–100 km/h
3.7s
3.7s
Top speed
285 km/h
280 km/h
Engine
V8
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
750 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$108,000
$98,000

Simulated race times

Distance
M850I Drive Coupe
M3 Touring
100 m
5.113s
5.112s
1/8 mile
7.560s
7.565s
1/4 mile
11.371s
11.395s
1 km
20.404s
20.508s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M3 Touring is $98,000 vs $108,000 for the M850I Drive Coupe — a $10,000 gap. Top speed: M850I Drive Coupe runs to 285 km/h, 5 km/h higher than M3 Touring.

FAQ

Which is faster, the M850I Drive Coupe or the M3 Touring?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the M850I Drive Coupe is faster, beating the M3 Touring by 0.02 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the M850I Drive Coupe vs the M3 Touring?

The M850I Drive Coupe hits 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, while the M3 Touring does it in 3.7 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The M850I Drive Coupe produces 523 hp; the M3 Touring produces 523 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The M850I Drive Coupe tops out at 285 km/h, and the M3 Touring reaches 280 km/h.

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