Over 0–100 km/h, S3 Sportback wins (4,64 s vs 4,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M240i Convertible F22 | S3 Sportback | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.77 s | 4.64 s | 0.13 s · S3 Sportback |
| 400 m standing start | 12.97 s | 13.09 s | 0.12 s · M240i Convertible F22 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.39 s | 23.72 s | 0.33 s · M240i Convertible F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.81 kg/hp | 4.61 kg/hp | better ratio · S3 Sportback |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M240i Convertible F22 | S3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 1.23 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.29 s | 2.05 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.63 s | 3.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.77 s | 4.64 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.24 s | 6.63 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.24 s | 10.91 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16.32 s | 17.45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.97 s · tight gap | 13.09 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.39 s | 23.72 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the S3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 4.64 s versus 4.77 s for the M240i Convertible. At this point, the S3 Sportback leads by 0.13 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the S3 Sportback is doing 139 km/h against 145 km/h for the M240i Convertible. The gap is 0.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M240i Convertible crosses the line in 12.96 s versus 13.08 s. The 0.12 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the M240i Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 202 km/h versus 197 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M240i Convertible finishes in 23.39 s versus 23.72 s, with a 0.33 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 M240i Convertible and the S3 Sportback 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 (4.81 kg/hp vs 4.61 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.65 seconds. The 0.13 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, S3 Sportback wins (4,64 s vs 4,77 s).
M240i Convertible F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M240i Convertible F22: 340 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp. S3 Sportback: 333 hp, ratio 4,61 kg/hp.
M240i Convertible F22: 250 km/h. S3 Sportback: 250 km/h.