**A High-Speed Comparison: The BMW M3 vs The BMW M3 XDrive**

As we embarked on our high-speed comparison, it became apparent that two identical vehicles would provide an interesting insight into the differences between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. We began with a rolling start from 50 miles per hour in automatic mode for both cars, followed by a standing quarter-mile test to see which one could cover the distance first.

The results of our standing quarter-mile test were impressive, with the XDrive M3 completing the quarter mile in 11.3 seconds, while the rear drive M3 took 11.6 seconds. This indicates that the all-wheel drive system and reduced weight have a significant impact on acceleration.

Next, we moved on to a rolling race from 50 miles per hour with both cars in automatic mode for everything. The XDrive M3 was initially slower than its rear drive counterpart, but as the speed increased, it began to reel it in. However, just before reaching high speeds of around 140 miles per hour, the rear drive M3 pulled ahead once again.

In an effort to level the playing field, we attempted a manual mode rolling race from 50 miles per hour. Although both cars initially accelerated at similar rates, the XDrive M3 eventually managed to surpass its rear drive counterpart.

However, it was not until we added a braking test from 100 miles per hour that we saw which car could truly demonstrate its capabilities. With the XDrive M3 taking advantage of its all-wheel drive system and common ceramics brakes, it managed to maintain a consistent speed throughout the distance. Unfortunately for the rear drive M3, its heavier weight proved to be a significant disadvantage in this aspect.

In conclusion, our high-speed comparison has revealed that while both cars share many similarities, their differences in weight distribution and drivetrain configuration play a significant role in their performance. The XDrive M3's all-wheel drive system and reduced weight have given it a noticeable edge over its rear drive counterpart, particularly at higher speeds.

**Car Comparison**

The BMW M3 and BMW M3 XDrive are identical vehicles, with the main difference being the presence of an all-wheel drive system in the latter. The rear drive M3 features a lighter weight distribution, with less power train loss due to its rear-wheel drive configuration. On the other hand, the XDrive M3 boasts a four-wheel drive system and reduced weight, making it more agile and responsive.

The results of our comparisons suggest that while both cars are incredibly fast and capable, their differences in drivetrain configuration have a significant impact on their performance. The XDrive M3's all-wheel drive system and reduced weight have given it an edge over its rear drive counterpart, particularly at higher speeds.

**Brake Test**

In the braking test, we saw which car could truly demonstrate its capabilities under extreme conditions. With the XDrive M3 taking advantage of its all-wheel drive system and common ceramics brakes, it managed to maintain a consistent speed throughout the distance. Unfortunately for the rear drive M3, its heavier weight proved to be a significant disadvantage in this aspect.

The XDrive M3's braking performance was impressive, with the car able to slow down consistently without losing traction or stability. The rear drive M3, on the other hand, struggled to maintain speed, particularly as it approached high speeds of over 100 miles per hour.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, our high-speed comparison has revealed that while both cars share many similarities, their differences in weight distribution and drivetrain configuration play a significant role in their performance. The XDrive M3's all-wheel drive system and reduced weight have given it a noticeable edge over its rear drive counterpart, particularly at higher speeds.

The results of our comparisons suggest that if you're looking for a car that can handle high-speed cornering and braking with ease, the XDrive M3 is the clear winner. However, if you prioritize speed and acceleration above all else, the rear drive M3 may be worth considering.

**Gearbox vs Manual Mode**

In our manual mode rolling race, we saw which car could accelerate at a faster rate than its counterpart. While both cars initially accelerated at similar rates, the XDrive M3 eventually managed to surpass its rear drive counterpart.

The gearbox also played a significant role in our comparisons, as the XDrive M3's automatic transmission was able to kick down more quickly and maintain speed throughout the distance. The rear drive M3, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace, particularly as it approached high speeds of around 140 miles per hour.

**Comparison with Other Cars**

In a surprising twist, we found that one car, the XDrive M3, was almost as quick as some of our more expensive competitors. With its all-wheel drive system and reduced weight, this car proved to be an excellent option for those looking for a high-performance vehicle without breaking the bank.

**Car Away**

If you're in the market for a new car, we recommend checking out Car Away, which offers a wide range of vehicles at competitive prices. From sports cars to family sedans, there's something on offer to suit every need and budget.

With its impressive performance, comfortable ride, and affordable price tag, the BMW M3 XDrive is an excellent option for those looking for a high-performance vehicle without sacrificing style or substance.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhi matt watson here from car wow so i'm sitting in a bmw m3 competition next to me is a bmw m3 competition why am i doing this well i'm doing this because this one is the rear wheel drive version that one is the all-wheel drive version but it has a switchable all-wheel drive system so you can send all the power to the rear if you want but you won't be doing that in a drag race you're going to be going four-wheel drive mode thankfully it's not raining so we've got a dry track and it's gonna be interesting to see what the difference is in the launch times of these two cars how much difference does all-wheel drive give you over the selling quarter mile compared to the rear wheel drive version so both these cars have a three liter straight six twin turbo with 510 horsepower and 650 newton meters of torque they both have eight speed automatic gearboxes with launch control and their torque converter automatic gearboxes as well other than the four wheel drive system there are some other differences between these two cars and i'm not talking about the colors the green is better by the way isn't it definitely let me know in the comments below which color you prefer anyhow the difference is price so you have to pay extra for the four-wheel drive one it's 77 000 pounds whereas this one is 74 000 pounds also the four-wheel drive system adds 50 kilograms of extra weight so that weighs in at 1780 kilos whereas this is 1730 kilos now before we get on with this race please make sure you subscribe to this channel and hit the bell icon to turn your notifications on that way you won't miss a single upload also if you're thinking about selling your car you can now sell it through car wow all you have to do is upload some photos fill in a description and our dealers will bid on your car and that way you can ensure that you're getting a good price for it now the price you're quoted will be the price you'll receive and it's dead simple the dealer will just come and pick your car up and take it away and transfer the money to your account no messing around no hassle now if you want to do that click on the pop-up button up there i'll throw the link in the description below alternatively you can do a later date or tell your friends if they're selling their cars just by simply googling help me car wow and then just going to the sell my car section let's get on with this race buying a new car then head to car wow and my team will help you find your next car at a fair price car wow your one-stop car buying comparison site now before we start the race i know it seems stupid because they're the same car but shall we just do a sound check anyway just for the the hell of it that's me doing a sound check actually my car is in quiet mode let's put it into full sport mode that's better oh yeah i see that's a bit more raucous did you notice the switch quiet louder on the inside anyway go let's rev up that one does that sound more four-wheel drivey exactly what he said three two one that's struggling with traction this is absolutely destroyed me this will go quicker i know this will go quicker it just didn't launch very well he got a great launch so i'm just going to drive him down here accelerate and break get some heat into the tires oh good launch i reacted really well but he just got ahead of me that was a good one for me did i jump that a little bit it felt a bit early you know i got a really good launch there and it went off so well this thing launches in second gear for this rear drive version how about in the four-wheel drive now this is old school launches in first but even with you not having to make that extra gear change i reckon i made more ground on you in the first 50 meters than any other point this thing is ballistic it's nuts isn't it even though i shot off before you who'd have thought but then you just kind of took off went fast turns out that i did jump so we're gonna do it again shane because i've got a really good launch i'm just so eager because i know i need to just get it perfect in order to have any chance against that that he's got me that was an all right launch little bit of slip but it manages it really well and it still did a decent enough time did i jump that time i don't think so no i think we've had a bad launch from you then a sneaky launch from you and i think that was a good honest comparison with both cars and i guess this is quicker i think he's right that is quicker over the centering quarter mile definitely so then what exactly happened well the xdrive m3 won completing the standing quarter mile in 11.3 seconds while the rear drive m3 took 11.6 seconds now we have a rolling race from 50 miles an hour with the cars in automatic mode and comfort mode for everything right here we go three two one go okay just to kick down that one kick down quicker this is light of this car by about 50 kilos can't beat to the halfway mark i'm slowly reeling him in but i'm going to combust him now didn't been to the halfway but look so that's the effect of less power train loss because you haven't got the four-wheel drive system and less weight so your gearbox seem to kick down quicker than this one maybe it's just used to dealing with more stuff because it's got four wheel drive to worry about i don't know maybe it was just a slight difference in throttle position or something i'm i'm basically all i got there was words words words some more words and then there's some extra words too no actual real decision anyway let's try something else take the gear gearbox out of the equation we're gonna have another rolling race this time though in sports setting and manual mode from 50 miles an hour though you ready three two one go he took off a bit quicker but now once again see if i can beat him no i didn't beat him to the half mile but now at high speeds 140 i'm coming past that's it i'll hit the limits up so once again you took off quicker i don't know whether it's just slightly newer car or i don't know what it is really but i eventually compassive because of less weight and less drive training losses i guess yeah you do uh both times at about 140 miles an hour yeah that's exactly what i said didn't it you don't need me you could just have it they're getting asked in the comments again we'd rather that matter because you're annoying all right be blocked blocked block blocked no actually that block anyone i like all the rude comments i find them funny no i don't they hurt me oh i don't know it's right whatever it's all engagement finally we're gonna have a brake test from 100 miles an hour when we reach line full emergency stop that car is a bit heavier but it's on common ceramics well they make a difference i know they do on track when you need consistent braking performance maybe they'll make a difference in a one-off brake test as well i'm gonna find out here comes the line they didn't didn't make any difference was that a win by 50 kilos pretty much do you think i cannot believe that we were so dead level until the last two meters or something that was so close it was so close now i've got a really good saving on sorry it's the did you hear that it's the gesture control sometimes just pipes up when you wave your hands about when you're presenting anyway what i'm saying guys i've found a really good deal on it's almost as quick as these that's a lot less money through car away click on the pop-out button up there for the link in the description to see what it is as ever if you need help buying a car selling a car simply google help me car wow dead easy to do there's also a link below to do that i hope you'll enjoy the video it's been a long dayhi matt watson here from car wow so i'm sitting in a bmw m3 competition next to me is a bmw m3 competition why am i doing this well i'm doing this because this one is the rear wheel drive version that one is the all-wheel drive version but it has a switchable all-wheel drive system so you can send all the power to the rear if you want but you won't be doing that in a drag race you're going to be going four-wheel drive mode thankfully it's not raining so we've got a dry track and it's gonna be interesting to see what the difference is in the launch times of these two cars how much difference does all-wheel drive give you over the selling quarter mile compared to the rear wheel drive version so both these cars have a three liter straight six twin turbo with 510 horsepower and 650 newton meters of torque they both have eight speed automatic gearboxes with launch control and their torque converter automatic gearboxes as well other than the four wheel drive system there are some other differences between these two cars and i'm not talking about the colors the green is better by the way isn't it definitely let me know in the comments below which color you prefer anyhow the difference is price so you have to pay extra for the four-wheel drive one it's 77 000 pounds whereas this one is 74 000 pounds also the four-wheel drive system adds 50 kilograms of extra weight so that weighs in at 1780 kilos whereas this is 1730 kilos now before we get on with this race please make sure you subscribe to this channel and hit the bell icon to turn your notifications on that way you won't miss a single upload also if you're thinking about selling your car you can now sell it through car wow all you have to do is upload some photos fill in a description and our dealers will bid on your car and that way you can ensure that you're getting a good price for it now the price you're quoted will be the price you'll receive and it's dead simple the dealer will just come and pick your car up and take it away and transfer the money to your account no messing around no hassle now if you want to do that click on the pop-up button up there i'll throw the link in the description below alternatively you can do a later date or tell your friends if they're selling their cars just by simply googling help me car wow and then just going to the sell my car section let's get on with this race buying a new car then head to car wow and my team will help you find your next car at a fair price car wow your one-stop car buying comparison site now before we start the race i know it seems stupid because they're the same car but shall we just do a sound check anyway just for the the hell of it that's me doing a sound check actually my car is in quiet mode let's put it into full sport mode that's better oh yeah i see that's a bit more raucous did you notice the switch quiet louder on the inside anyway go let's rev up that one does that sound more four-wheel drivey exactly what he said three two one that's struggling with traction this is absolutely destroyed me this will go quicker i know this will go quicker it just didn't launch very well he got a great launch so i'm just going to drive him down here accelerate and break get some heat into the tires oh good launch i reacted really well but he just got ahead of me that was a good one for me did i jump that a little bit it felt a bit early you know i got a really good launch there and it went off so well this thing launches in second gear for this rear drive version how about in the four-wheel drive now this is old school launches in first but even with you not having to make that extra gear change i reckon i made more ground on you in the first 50 meters than any other point this thing is ballistic it's nuts isn't it even though i shot off before you who'd have thought but then you just kind of took off went fast turns out that i did jump so we're gonna do it again shane because i've got a really good launch i'm just so eager because i know i need to just get it perfect in order to have any chance against that that he's got me that was an all right launch little bit of slip but it manages it really well and it still did a decent enough time did i jump that time i don't think so no i think we've had a bad launch from you then a sneaky launch from you and i think that was a good honest comparison with both cars and i guess this is quicker i think he's right that is quicker over the centering quarter mile definitely so then what exactly happened well the xdrive m3 won completing the standing quarter mile in 11.3 seconds while the rear drive m3 took 11.6 seconds now we have a rolling race from 50 miles an hour with the cars in automatic mode and comfort mode for everything right here we go three two one go okay just to kick down that one kick down quicker this is light of this car by about 50 kilos can't beat to the halfway mark i'm slowly reeling him in but i'm going to combust him now didn't been to the halfway but look so that's the effect of less power train loss because you haven't got the four-wheel drive system and less weight so your gearbox seem to kick down quicker than this one maybe it's just used to dealing with more stuff because it's got four wheel drive to worry about i don't know maybe it was just a slight difference in throttle position or something i'm i'm basically all i got there was words words words some more words and then there's some extra words too no actual real decision anyway let's try something else take the gear gearbox out of the equation we're gonna have another rolling race this time though in sports setting and manual mode from 50 miles an hour though you ready three two one go he took off a bit quicker but now once again see if i can beat him no i didn't beat him to the half mile but now at high speeds 140 i'm coming past that's it i'll hit the limits up so once again you took off quicker i don't know whether it's just slightly newer car or i don't know what it is really but i eventually compassive because of less weight and less drive training losses i guess yeah you do uh both times at about 140 miles an hour yeah that's exactly what i said didn't it you don't need me you could just have it they're getting asked in the comments again we'd rather that matter because you're annoying all right be blocked blocked block blocked no actually that block anyone i like all the rude comments i find them funny no i don't they hurt me oh i don't know it's right whatever it's all engagement finally we're gonna have a brake test from 100 miles an hour when we reach line full emergency stop that car is a bit heavier but it's on common ceramics well they make a difference i know they do on track when you need consistent braking performance maybe they'll make a difference in a one-off brake test as well i'm gonna find out here comes the line they didn't didn't make any difference was that a win by 50 kilos pretty much do you think i cannot believe that we were so dead level until the last two meters or something that was so close it was so close now i've got a really good saving on sorry it's the did you hear that it's the gesture control sometimes just pipes up when you wave your hands about when you're presenting anyway what i'm saying guys i've found a really good deal on it's almost as quick as these that's a lot less money through car away click on the pop-out button up there for the link in the description to see what it is as ever if you need help buying a car selling a car simply google help me car wow dead easy to do there's also a link below to do that i hope you'll enjoy the video it's been a long day\n"