Over 0–100 km/h, M3 Competition F80 wins (3,88 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.
| M3 Competition F80 | M235i xDrive F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s−0,95 s | 4,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s−1,38 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s−2,61 s | 23,53 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,39 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 | M3 Competition F80 | M235i xDrive F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 1,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,25 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,01 s | 3,63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,84 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,51 s | 10,47 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,33 s | 16,77 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s | 13,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 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 | 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 | 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 M3 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.88 s versus 4.83 s for the Bmw M235i xDrive. At this point, the Bmw M3 Competition leads by 0.95 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition is doing 163 km/h against 144 km/h for the Bmw M235i xDrive. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M3 Competition crosses the line in 11.64 s versus 13.03 s. The 1.38 s gap represents roughly 67 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 228 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition finishes in 20.91 s versus 23.52 s, with a 2.61 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 M3 Competition 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 (3.39 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 0.95 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 4,83 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. M235i xDrive F44: 306 hp, ratio 5,13 kg/hp.
M3 Competition F80: 250 km/h. M235i xDrive F44: 250 km/h.