Z4 M40i vs X3 M50 xDrive
BMW · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
Z4 M40i
Beats the X3 M50 xDrive by 0.00s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Z4 M40i beats the X3 M50 xDrive by a hair, finishing 0.00 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Z4 M40i thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
382 hp
393 hp
0–100 km/h
4.4s
4.4s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
3.0L Turbo I6
3.0L Turbo I6 MHEV
Fuel
Petrol
Mild Hybrid
Torque
500 Nm
580 Nm
Price
$68,000
$65,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Z4 M40i
X3 M50 xDrive
100 m
5.511s
5.511s
1/8 mile
8.173s
8.173s
1/4 mile
12.348s
12.348s
1 km
22.372s
22.372s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: X3 M50 xDrive is $65,000 vs $68,000 for the Z4 M40i — a $3,000 gap. Power: X3 M50 xDrive makes 11 hp more (382 vs 393).
FAQ
Which is faster, the Z4 M40i or the X3 M50 xDrive?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Z4 M40i is faster, beating the X3 M50 xDrive by 0.00 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Z4 M40i vs the X3 M50 xDrive?
The Z4 M40i hits 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, while the X3 M50 xDrive does it in 4.4 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Z4 M40i produces 382 hp; the X3 M50 xDrive produces 393 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Z4 M40i tops out at 250 km/h, and the X3 M50 xDrive reaches 250 km/h.
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