Over 0–100 km/h, M2 G87 wins (4,12 s vs 9,90 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| M2 G87 | A3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,12 s−5,79 s | 9,90 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s−5,15 s | 17,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,81 s−9,53 s | 31,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h+76 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,68 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | M2 G87 | A3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,95 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,06 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,12 s | 9,90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 13,90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,46 s | 26,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,14 s | 64,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s | 17,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,81 s | 31,34 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h | 209 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the M2 hits 100 km/h in 4.12 s versus 9.90 s for the A3 Sportback. At this point, the M2 leads by 5.79 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M2 is doing 155 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sportback. The gap is 3.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M2 crosses the line in 12.08 s versus 17.23 s. The 5.15 s gap represents roughly 176 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M2 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 149 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M2 finishes in 21.80 s versus 31.33 s, with a 9.53 s lead.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the M2 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.76 kg/hp vs 11.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.37 seconds. The 5.79 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, M2 G87 wins (4,12 s vs 9,90 s).
M2 G87 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M2 G87: 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp. A3 Sportback: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
M2 G87: 285 km/h. A3 Sportback: 209 km/h.