Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 6,88 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 | Prius PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−2,21 s | 6,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s−2,32 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s−4,43 s | 27,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 262 km/h−12 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,91 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 | Prius PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,68 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,53 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 6,88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,03 s | 9,75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,80 s | 17,29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 28,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s | 15,10 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s | 27,47 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 262 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 | 223 hp | Inline-4 M20A-FXS (2nd gen Dynamic Force, Atkinson cycle) |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | e-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive) |
Off the line, the Bmw M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 6.88 s for the Prius PHEV. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Bmw M240i leads by 2.22 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M240i is doing 147 km/h against 121 km/h for the Prius PHEV. The gap is 1.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 15.09 s. The 2.32 s gap represents roughly 94 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 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 27.46 s, with a 4.43 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 262 km/h), preventing any comeback.
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.
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 11.22 seconds. The 2.22 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 6,88 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. Prius PHEV: 223 hp, ratio 6,91 kg/hp.
M240i F44: 250 km/h. Prius PHEV: 262 km/h.