Over 0–100 km/h, i7 M70 xDrive G70 wins (3,65 s vs 4,18 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.
| i7 M70 xDrive G70 | M3 F80 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,65 s−0,53 s | 4,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,83 s−0,43 s | 12,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,61 s−0,34 s | 21,95 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,24 kg/hp | 3,55 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 | i7 M70 xDrive G70 | M3 F80 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,01 s | 1,20 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,68 s | 2,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,73 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,65 s | 4,18 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,80 s | 5,53 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,23 s | 8,71 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,17 s | 13,11 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 11,83 s | 12,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,61 s | 21,95 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 | 659 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 1015 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed reduction gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 705 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Six-speed manual |
Off the line, the i7 M70 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.65 s versus 4.18 s for the Bmw M3. The instant torque of 1,015 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the i7 M70 xDrive leads by 0.53 s and sits roughly 8 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i7 M70 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 154 km/h for the Bmw M3. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i7 M70 xDrive crosses the line in 11.83 s versus 12.25 s. The 0.42 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the i7 M70 xDrive finishes in 21.61 s versus 21.95 s, with just 0.34 s to spare. The Bmw M3 fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the i7 M70 xDrive and the Bmw M3 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.22 seconds. The 0.53 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, i7 M70 xDrive G70 wins (3,65 s vs 4,18 s).
i7 M70 xDrive G70 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,65 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i7 M70 xDrive G70: 659 hp, ratio 4,24 kg/hp. M3 F80: 480 hp, ratio 3,55 kg/hp.
i7 M70 xDrive G70: 250 km/h. M3 F80: 250 km/h.