Which is faster, the Ford Mustang Bullitt or BMW M3 Competition?
In DragGap's equal-condition simulation, the BMW M3 Competition reaches 1 km first by 1.311 seconds, with an estimated 79.1 metre gap.
BMW M3 Competition wins
22.857 s vs 24.168 s · 79.1 m at the first finish.
Ford Mustang Bullitt vs BMW M3 Competition specifications
| Input | Ford Mustang Bullitt | BMW M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Rated power | 358 kW / 480 hp | 375 kW / 503 hp |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Mass | 1746 kg | 1805 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 275 hp/t | 279 hp/t |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Transmission | 6-SPEED MANUAL | 8-SPEED AUTO |
Estimated acceleration and distance results
| Metric | Mustang Bullitt | M3 Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 4.70 s | 4.17 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.93 s | 4.37 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.405 s | 12.650 s |
| 1/4-mile trap speed | 171.6 km/h | 183.5 km/h |
| 1 km | 24.168 s | 22.857 s |
Why does the M3 Competition win?
The decisive inputs are the complete system, not peak power alone. The model applies drivetrain efficiency, launch traction, transmission shift interruption, vehicle mass, rolling resistance and speed-dependent aerodynamic drag at 120 updates per second. In this matchup, the BMW M3 Competition turns its 279 hp-per-tonne input into the earlier 1 km finish.
Every value above is generated under the same dry, level, equal-condition simulation. It is useful for relative comparison, not a substitute for an instrumented test of a specific car, tyre, driver, surface or weather condition.
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, the Ford Mustang Bullitt or BMW M3 Competition?
In DragGap's equal-condition simulation, the BMW M3 Competition reaches 1 km first by 1.311 seconds, with an estimated 79.1 metre gap.
Which has more power: Ford Mustang Bullitt or BMW M3 Competition?
BMW M3 Competition has the higher rated-power input at 375 kW (503 hp).
What are the estimated quarter-mile times?
Ford Mustang Bullitt: 13.405 seconds at 171.6 km/h. BMW M3 Competition: 12.650 seconds at 183.5 km/h.
Are these measured track times?
No. They are engineering estimates produced from rated power, torque, mass, drivetrain, transmission, aero and traction inputs. EPA/NHTSA identity and configuration fields are separated from supplemental and modelled performance fields.
Sources and method
- U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov for certified U.S. configuration and economy records.
- NHTSA vPIC for manufacturer-submitted make/model identity.
- Open Vehicle Specs (ODbL 1.0) for clearly labelled supplemental specification fields.
- Vehicle data by VehiclesDB (CC BY 4.0) for reconciled motorcycle and moped identity.
- DragGap methodology and accuracy notes for simulation assumptions and limitations.