Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 8,19 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 | A3 Sportback | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−3,52 s | 8,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s−3,18 s | 15,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s−5,95 s | 28,99 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+18 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,40 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 | A3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,83 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 3,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,53 s | 5,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 8,19 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,03 s | 11,23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,80 s | 20,30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 38,18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s | 15,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s | 28,99 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 232 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 | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 360 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 410 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 8.19 s for the A3 Sportback. At this point, the Bmw M240i leads by 3.52 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M240i is doing 147 km/h against 115 km/h for the A3 Sportback. The gap is 1.98 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 15.95 s. The 3.18 s gap represents roughly 120 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 28.98 s, with a 5.95 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw M240i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.49 kg/hp vs 9.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.06 seconds. The 3.52 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 8,19 s).
M240i F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M240i F44: 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. A3 Sportback: 150 hp, ratio 9,40 kg/hp.
M240i F44: 250 km/h. A3 Sportback: 232 km/h.