Over 0–100 km/h, Megane 3 RS 265 wins (6,08 s vs 6,22 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.
| 128ti F40 | Megane 3 RS 265 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s | 6,08 s+0,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,31 s | 14,03 s+0,28 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s | 24,97 s+0,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,45 kg/hp | 5,19 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 128ti F40 | Megane 3 RS 265 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,88 s | 1,64 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 2,74 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,86 s | 4,58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,22 s | 6,08 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,95 s | 7,69 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,77 s | 12,40 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,72 s | 19,91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,31 s | 14,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s | 24,97 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 | 265 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 376 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the Megane 3 RS 265 hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 6.22 s for the Bmw 128ti. At this point, the Megane 3 RS 265 leads by 0.14 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Megane 3 RS 265 is doing 137 km/h against 136 km/h for the Bmw 128ti. The gap is 0.26 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Megane 3 RS 265 crosses the line in 14.03 s versus 14.31 s. The 0.28 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Megane 3 RS 265 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 193 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Megane 3 RS 265 finishes in 24.97 s versus 25.37 s, with a 0.41 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 Bmw 128ti and the Megane 3 RS 265 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 (5.45 kg/hp vs 5.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.97 seconds. The 0.14 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Megane 3 RS 265 wins (6,08 s vs 6,22 s).
128ti F40 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,22 seconds (calibrated simulation).
128ti F40: 265 hp, ratio 5,45 kg/hp. Megane 3 RS 265: 265 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp.
128ti F40: 250 km/h. Megane 3 RS 265: 250 km/h.