Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 5,58 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 | 330i xDrive G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−0,92 s | 5,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s−1,07 s | 13,85 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s−2,17 s | 25,21 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,07 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 | 330i xDrive G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,23 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,98 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 5,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,03 s | 7,57 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,80 s | 13,07 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 21,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s | 13,85 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s | 25,21 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 | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 5.59 s for the Bmw 330i xDrive. At this point, the Bmw M240i leads by 0.92 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M240i is doing 147 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 330i xDrive. The gap is 0.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 13.85 s. The 1.07 s gap represents roughly 48 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 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 25.20 s, with a 2.17 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 M240i and the Bmw 330i 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 (4.49 kg/hp vs 6.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.73 seconds. The 0.92 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, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 5,58 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. 330i xDrive G20: 258 hp, ratio 6,07 kg/hp.
M240i F44: 250 km/h. 330i xDrive G20: 250 km/h.