Sur 0–100 km/h, M240i Coupé G42 gagne (4,68 s vs 4,79 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 Coupé G42 | 540d xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,68 s−0,11 s | 4,79 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,71 s−0,36 s | 13,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,72 s−1,05 s | 23,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,42 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 Coupé G42 | 540d xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 3,46 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,68 s | 4,79 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,01 s | 6,44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,55 s | 10,94 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,72 s | 17,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,71 s | 13,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,72 s | 23,77 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 | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M240i Coupé | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 735 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M240i Coupé hits 100 km/h in 4.68 s versus 4.79 s for the Bmw 540d xDrive. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 540d xDrive is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M240i Coupé is doing 149 km/h against 141 km/h for the Bmw 540d xDrive. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i Coupé crosses the line in 12.70 s versus 13.07 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M240i Coupé continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i Coupé finishes in 22.71 s versus 23.77 s, with a 1.05 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 Coupé and the Bmw 540d 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 (4.37 kg/hp vs 5.42 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.40 seconds. The 0.11 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, M240i Coupé G42 gagne (4,68 s vs 4,79 s).
M240i Coupé G42 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,68 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M240i Coupé G42 : 374 hp, ratio 4,37 kg/hp. 540d xDrive G30 : 320 hp, ratio 5,42 kg/hp.
M240i Coupé G42 : 250 km/h. 540d xDrive G30 : 250 km/h.