Sur 0–100 km/h, S3 Sedan gagne (4,63 s vs 4,67 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.
| M240i F44 | S3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 4,63 s+0,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s−0,30 s | 13,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s−0,65 s | 23,69 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,61 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 | M240i F44 | S3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,20 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 4,63 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,03 s | 6,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,80 s | 10,96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 17,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s | 13,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s | 23,69 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M240i | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the S3 Sedan hits 100 km/h in 4.63 s versus 4.67 s for the Bmw M240i. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M240i is doing 147 km/h against 138 km/h for the S3 Sedan. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 13.08 s. The 0.30 s gap represents roughly 15 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 198 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 23.69 s, with a 0.65 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
On paper, the Bmw M240i combines 340 hp, 500 Nm and 1,525 kg — a clear theoretical edge over the S3 Sedan. Yet the S3 Sedan launches quicker. At standstill, both motors deliver peak torque from 0 rpm: the decisive factor is no longer raw power, but available grip. If the S3 Sedan has a better traction coefficient (tyres, weight distribution, traction control calibration), it puts down more force despite inferior specs — exactly what the simulation reflects, calibrated on manufacturer 0-100 km/h times.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M240i and the S3 Sedan are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.49 kg/hp vs 4.61 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.68 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, S3 Sedan gagne (4,63 s vs 4,67 s).
M240i F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,67 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M240i F44 : 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. S3 Sedan : 333 hp, ratio 4,61 kg/hp.
M240i F44 : 250 km/h. S3 Sedan : 250 km/h.