Over 0–100 km/h, M3 Competition F80 wins (3,88 s vs 5,16 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.
| M3 Competition F80 | 740d xDrive G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s−1,28 s | 5,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s−1,82 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s−3,61 s | 24,53 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,39 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,84 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 | M3 Competition F80 | 740d xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 1,27 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,01 s | 3,70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s | 5,16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,84 s | 7,01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,51 s | 12,07 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,33 s | 19,82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s | 24,53 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 | 510 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 870 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the M3 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.88 s versus 5.16 s for the 740d xDrive. At this point, the M3 Competition leads by 1.28 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M3 Competition is doing 163 km/h against 136 km/h for the 740d xDrive. The gap is 1.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M3 Competition crosses the line in 11.64 s versus 13.47 s. The 1.83 s gap represents roughly 83 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M3 Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 228 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M3 Competition finishes in 20.91 s versus 24.53 s, with a 3.62 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 M3 Competition and the 740d 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 (3.39 kg/hp vs 5.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.10 seconds. The 1.28 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, M3 Competition F80 wins (3,88 s vs 5,16 s).
M3 Competition F80 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M3 Competition F80: 510 hp, ratio 3,39 kg/hp. 740d xDrive G11: 320 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp.
M3 Competition F80: 250 km/h. 740d xDrive G11: 250 km/h.