Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 4,83 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | S4 TDI | M240i F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 4.67 s | 0.17 s · M240i F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.12 s | 12.78 s | 0.34 s · M240i F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.86 s | 23.04 s | 0.82 s · M240i F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.10 kg/hp | 4.49 kg/hp | better ratio · M240i F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S4 TDI | M240i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s · tight gap | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.06 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.50 s · tight gap | 3.53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.83 s | 4.67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.50 s | 6.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.04 s | 9.80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.95 s | 15.53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.12 s | 12.78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.86 s | 23.04 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 354 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 805 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 4.84 s for the S4 TDI. Despite the faster sprint time, the S4 TDI is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the M240i is doing 147 km/h against 140 km/h for the S4 TDI. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 13.12 s. The 0.34 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 23.86 s, with a 0.82 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.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the S4 TDI and the M240i 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 (5.10 kg/hp vs 4.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.47 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 4,83 s).
S4 TDI goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S4 TDI: 354 hp, ratio 5,10 kg/hp. M240i F44: 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
S4 TDI: 250 km/h. M240i F44: 250 km/h.