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911 Dakar Sport vs M550I Xdrive

Porsche · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
911 Dakar Sport
Beats the M550I Xdrive by 0.05s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 Dakar Sport beats the M550I Xdrive by a hair, finishing 0.05 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 Dakar Sport thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
473 hp
523 hp
0–100 km/h
3.5s
3.6s
Top speed
240 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
V8
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
570 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$233,000
$78,000

Simulated race times

Distance
911 Dakar Sport
M550I Xdrive
100 m
4.976s
5.041s
1/8 mile
7.445s
7.516s
1/4 mile
11.402s
11.448s
1 km
21.247s
21.094s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M550I Xdrive is $78,000 vs $233,000 for the 911 Dakar Sport — a $155,000 gap. Power: M550I Xdrive makes 50 hp more (473 vs 523). 0–100 km/h: 911 Dakar Sport is 0.10s quicker (3.5s vs 3.6s). Top speed: M550I Xdrive runs to 250 km/h, 10 km/h higher than 911 Dakar Sport.

FAQ

Which is faster, the 911 Dakar Sport or the M550I Xdrive?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 Dakar Sport is faster, beating the M550I Xdrive by 0.05 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 911 Dakar Sport vs the M550I Xdrive?

The 911 Dakar Sport hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the M550I Xdrive does it in 3.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 911 Dakar Sport produces 473 hp; the M550I Xdrive produces 523 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 911 Dakar Sport tops out at 240 km/h, and the M550I Xdrive reaches 250 km/h.

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