Sur 0–100 km/h, M2 Competition F87 gagne (4,42 s vs 4,47 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 Competition F87 | M440i xDrive F32 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s−0,04 s | 4,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s−0,36 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s−1,00 s | 22,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,77 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,65 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 Competition F87 | M440i xDrive F32 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,22 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,42 s | 4,47 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,56 s | 5,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,53 s | 9,85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,00 s | 15,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,30 s | 12,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,97 s | 22,97 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 | 411 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 550 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M2 Competition | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 374 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw M2 Competition hits 100 km/h in 4.43 s versus 4.47 s for the Bmw M440i xDrive. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M2 Competition is doing 157 km/h against 146 km/h for the Bmw M440i xDrive. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M2 Competition crosses the line in 12.30 s versus 12.66 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M2 Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 204 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M2 Competition finishes in 21.96 s versus 22.96 s, with a 1.00 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 M2 Competition and the Bmw M440i xDrive 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 (3.77 kg/hp vs 4.65 kg/hp) and transmission (Manual vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.77 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, M2 Competition F87 gagne (4,42 s vs 4,47 s).
M2 Competition F87 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,42 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M2 Competition F87 : 411 hp, ratio 3,77 kg/hp. M440i xDrive F32 : 374 hp, ratio 4,65 kg/hp.
M2 Competition F87 : 250 km/h. M440i xDrive F32 : 250 km/h.