EVO puts the new Porsche Macan Turbo up against the 2014 BMW M3 in a straight line drag race.
The Macan Turbo has a 3.6L V6 that cranks out 400 hp and the Macan S has a 3.0L V6 with 340 hp. Both models will be AWD. Base MSRP of $52,000 but shoots up to $72,000 for the Macan Turbo.
The new M3 and M4 use a 3.0 liter turbocharged engine that produces 425 HP and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque. The car weighs under 1,500 kg (3,300 lbs). From 0-100 km/h (0-62), the 2014 BMW M4 runs in 4.1 seconds with DCT while the M3 runs the same distance in 4.3 seconds, with the same transmission.
The F80 2014 BMW M3 Sedan has a base price of $62,00.
So which one is faster in straight line? Let’s find out.