Sur 0–100 km/h, Seal 390 AWD gagne (3,77 s vs 4,67 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.
| Seal 390 AWD | M240i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,77 s−0,90 s | 4,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s−0,84 s | 12,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,93 s | 23,04 s+0,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 250 km/h−70 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,49 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 | Seal 390 AWD | M240i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,78 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,87 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,77 s | 4,67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,90 s | 6,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,21 s | 9,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 15,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,94 s | 12,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,93 s | 23,04 s |
| Top speed limited | 180 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 | 530 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 670 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 150 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction AWD |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M240i | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the Seal 390 AWD hits 100 km/h in 3.77 s versus 4.67 s for the Bmw M240i. The instant torque of 670 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Seal 390 AWD leads by 0.90 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Seal 390 AWD is doing 155 km/h against 147 km/h for the Bmw M240i. The gap is 0.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Seal 390 AWD crosses the line in 11.93 s versus 12.78 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Seal 390 AWD maxes out at 180 km/h while the Bmw M240i keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.55 s.
Around 779 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw M240i overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 70 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 23.93 s. The 0.90 s delta in favour of the Bmw M240i shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Seal 390 AWD is capped at 180 km/h, the Bmw M240i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit — it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
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 6.84 seconds. The 0.90 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, Seal 390 AWD gagne (3,77 s vs 4,67 s).
Seal 390 AWD passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,77 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Seal 390 AWD : 530 hp, ratio 4,06 kg/hp. M240i F44 : 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
Seal 390 AWD : 180 km/h. M240i F44 : 250 km/h.