Which is faster?

The BMW E90 M3 DCT is faster — 3.1s quicker on average across 3 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	BMW E90 M3 DCT E90 M3 DCT	Volkswagen Golf GTI S Mk7 Golf GTI S Mk7
Model Years	2008-2011	2015-2019
horsepower	425	210
torque (N_M)	400	350
weight (KG)	1,605	1,348
Power to Weight	0.26	0.16
Rank	#231	-
Tire	280 CONTISPORTCONTACT 3 245/35/19 / 265/35/19	260 CINTURATO P7 225/40/18
engine Description	4.0L NA V8 (S65 )	2.0L turbo I4 (EA888)
gearbox	7-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	RWD	FWD
wheelbase (MM)	2761	2629
width (MM)	1817	1791
length (MM)	4580	4267
height (MM)	1447	1443
0 - 60 MPH	5 SECs	7 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	249	249
price MSRP	$ 60,685	$ 28,695
Current Value	$ 37,500	$ 30,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+5.69s	+10.88s