Over 0–100 km/h, M240i Coupé G42 wins (4,68 s vs 7,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M240i Coupé G42 | i3 I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.68 s | 7.24 s | 2.56 s · M240i Coupé G42 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.71 s | 15.40 s | 2.69 s · M240i Coupé G42 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.72 s | 29.80 s | 7.08 s · M240i Coupé G42 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 150 km/h | 100 km/h · M240i Coupé G42 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.37 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · M240i Coupé G42 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M240i Coupé G42 | i3 I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.21 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.51 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.68 s | 7.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.01 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.55 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.72 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.71 s | 15.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.72 s | 29.80 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 150 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 | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 635 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the M240i Coupé hits 100 km/h in 4.68 s versus 7.24 s for the i3. Despite lacking instant torque, 374 hp of power compensates. At this point, the M240i Coupé leads by 2.56 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M240i Coupé is doing 149 km/h against 122 km/h for the i3. The gap is 1.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M240i Coupé crosses the line in 12.70 s versus 15.40 s. The 2.70 s gap represents roughly 107 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M240i Coupé continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 210 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M240i Coupé finishes in 22.71 s versus 29.80 s, with a 7.08 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M240i Coupé is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the i3 at 150 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
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 11.47 seconds. The 2.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M240i Coupé G42 wins (4,68 s vs 7,24 s).
M240i Coupé G42 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M240i Coupé G42: 374 hp, ratio 4,37 kg/hp. i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
M240i Coupé G42: 250 km/h. i3 I01: 150 km/h.