2023 BMW M3 Competition xDrive Hits 60 MPH In 2.8 Sec (w/Rollout) In C&D Test

The BMW M3 Competition xDrive accelerates much faster than you might expect

by Brad Anderson

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14 hours ago

If you’ve read or watched any reviews of the current BMW M3 Competition xDrive, you’ll know that it’s much better than its predecessor, offering improved dynamics and being an altogether better driver’s car. It’s also seriously fast.

BMW’s specs show the 2023 M3 Competition xDrive has a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six with 503 hp and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque at 2,750 rpm. Those are impressive numbers, but expected in this day and age of performance-focused sedans. What really surprises us is how quickly the car jumped off the line while being tested by Car and Driver.

Indeed, with that grunt sent through BMW’s excellent xDrive system and launch control engaged, the edition was able to record a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 2.8 seconds. Admittedly, that figure doesn’t include a 1-foot opening of 0.2 seconds (according to the magazine), so in reality, it’s actually 3.0 seconds. The M3 Competition xDrive also hit 100 mph (161 km/h) in 7.0 seconds, the quarter mile in 11.0 seconds at 124 mph (200 km/h), reached 130 mph (209 km/h) in 12.3 seconds, and hit 150 mph ( 241 km/h) in 18.2 seconds – all results listed here omit the 1-ft.

Watch: Let BMW show you how to get your new M3 Tourer right

Car and Driver also measured the M3 in a sprint from 5-60 mph. He recorded a best time of 4.2 seconds, revealing just how powerful the launch control system is.

The specific model tested by Car and Driver was the 50 Jahre Edition introduced last year. Only 500 examples of the special model are being produced for American and Canadian customers. It can be finished in Cinnabar Red, Techno Violet, Deep Interlagos Blue, Fire Orange III and Limerock Grey. It also comes with M Sport seats as standard, with unique lettering and badges, as well as a plaque on the center console with a production number.

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If you’ve read or watched any reviews of the current BMW M3 Competition xDrive, you’ll know that it’s much better than its predecessor, offering improved dynamics and being an altogether better driver’s car. It’s also seriously fast.”
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BMW’s specs show the 2023 M3 Competition xDrive has a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six with 503 hp and 479 lb-ft (649 Nm) of torque at 2,750 rpm. Those are impressive numbers, but expected in this day and age of performance-focused sedans. What really surprises us is how quickly the car jumped off the line while being tested by Car and Driver.”
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Indeed, with that grunt sent through BMW’s excellent xDrive system and launch control engaged, the edition was able to record a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 2.8 seconds. Admittedly, that figure doesn’t include a 1-foot opening of 0.2 seconds (according to the magazine), so in reality, it’s actually 3.0 seconds. The M3 Competition xDrive also hit 100 mph (161 km/h) in 7.0 seconds, the quarter mile in 11.0 seconds at 124 mph (200 km/h), reached 130 mph (209 km/h) in 12.3 seconds, and hit 150 mph ( 241 km/h) in 18.2 seconds – all results listed here omit the 1-ft. ”
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Watch: Let BMW show you how to get your new M3 Tourer right”
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Car and Driver also measured the M3 in a sprint from 5-60 mph. He recorded a best time of 4.2 seconds, showing just how powerful the launch control system is.”
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The specific model tested by Car and Driver was the 50 Jahre Edition introduced last year. Only 500 examples of the special model are being produced for American and Canadian customers. It can be finished in Cinnabar Red, Techno Violet, Deep Interlagos Blue, Fire Orange III and Limerock Grey. It also comes with M Sport seats as standard, unique lettering and badging, and a plaque on the center console with a production number.”
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