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911 GT3 CUP vs M3 Competition xDrive

Porsche · BMW

1/4 Mile winner
911 GT3 CUP
Beats the M3 Competition xDrive by 0.25s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 911 GT3 CUP beats the M3 Competition xDrive comfortably, finishing 0.25 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 911 GT3 CUP thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
510 hp
523 hp
0–100 km/h
3.4s
3.6s
Top speed
290 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
4.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6
3.0L Twin-Turbo I6
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
470 Nm
650 Nm
Price
$245,000
$83,000

Simulated race times

Distance
911 GT3 CUP
M3 Competition xDrive
100 m
4.923s
5.051s
1/8 mile
7.287s
7.467s
1/4 mile
10.978s
11.227s
1 km
19.766s
20.127s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: M3 Competition xDrive is $83,000 vs $245,000 for the 911 GT3 CUP — a $162,000 gap. Power: M3 Competition xDrive makes 13 hp more (510 vs 523). 0–100 km/h: 911 GT3 CUP is 0.20s quicker (3.4s vs 3.6s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 911 GT3 CUP or the M3 Competition xDrive?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 911 GT3 CUP is faster, beating the M3 Competition xDrive by 0.25 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 911 GT3 CUP vs the M3 Competition xDrive?

The 911 GT3 CUP hits 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, while the M3 Competition xDrive does it in 3.6 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 911 GT3 CUP produces 510 hp; the M3 Competition xDrive produces 523 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 911 GT3 CUP tops out at 290 km/h, and the M3 Competition xDrive reaches 290 km/h.

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