Sur 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,04 s vs 3,88 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 | Model 3 Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s | 3,04 s+0,84 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s | 11,13 s+0,52 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s | 20,49 s+0,43 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 261 km/h−11 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,39 kg/hpbetter ratio | 3,62 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 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 0,82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 1,37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,01 s | 2,26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s | 3,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,84 s | 4,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,51 s | 6,97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,33 s | 11,20 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s | 11,13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s | 20,49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 261 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 | M3 Competition | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 769 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 844 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model 3 Performance hits 100 km/h in 3.04 s versus 3.88 s for the Bmw M3 Competition. The instant torque of 769 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 0.84 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 162 km/h against 163 km/h for the Bmw M3 Competition. The gap is 0.58 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Performance crosses the line in 11.12 s versus 11.64 s. The 0.52 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Bmw M3 Competition maxes out at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h while the Model 3 Performance keeps accelerating towards 261 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.47 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 20.48 s versus 20.91 s, with just 0.43 s to spare. The Bmw M3 Competition fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M3 Competition is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Model 3 Performance at 261 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 5.42 seconds. The 0.84 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, Model 3 Performance gagne (3,04 s vs 3,88 s).
M3 Competition F80 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,88 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M3 Competition F80 : 510 hp, ratio 3,39 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance : 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp.
M3 Competition F80 : 250 km/h. Model 3 Performance : 261 km/h.