Over 0–100 km/h, Maybach S 680 wins (4,53 s vs 4,67 s).
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.
| Maybach S 680 | M240i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s−0,13 s | 4,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s−0,37 s | 12,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,93 s−1,11 s | 23,04 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,86 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 | Maybach S 680 | M240i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,21 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 3,53 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s | 4,67 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,67 s | 6,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,89 s | 9,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,34 s | 15,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 12,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,93 s | 23,04 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 | 612 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 900 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the Maybach S 680 hits 100 km/h in 4.53 s versus 4.67 s for the M240i. At this point, the Maybach S 680 leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Maybach S 680 is doing 153 km/h against 147 km/h for the M240i. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Maybach S 680 crosses the line in 12.41 s versus 12.78 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Maybach S 680 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 220 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Maybach S 680 finishes in 21.93 s versus 23.03 s, with a 1.10 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 Maybach S 680 and the M240i 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 (3.86 kg/hp vs 4.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 seconds. The 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Maybach S 680 wins (4,53 s vs 4,67 s).
Maybach S 680 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Maybach S 680: 612 hp, ratio 3,86 kg/hp. M240i F44: 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
Maybach S 680: 250 km/h. M240i F44: 250 km/h.