Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 4,83 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 | M235i xDrive F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−0,17 s | 4,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s−0,25 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,03 s−0,50 s | 23,53 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,13 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 | M235i xDrive F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,38 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,25 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,53 s | 3,63 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,03 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,80 s | 10,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,52 s | 16,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,03 s | 23,53 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 306 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 570 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 4.83 s for the Bmw M235i xDrive. At this point, the Bmw M240i leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M240i is doing 147 km/h against 144 km/h for the Bmw M235i xDrive. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 13.03 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 23.52 s, with a 0.49 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 M235i 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 5.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.23 seconds. The 0.17 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 4,83 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. M235i xDrive F44: 306 hp, ratio 5,13 kg/hp.
M240i F44: 250 km/h. M235i xDrive F44: 250 km/h.