Over 0–100 km/h, M3 Competition Sedan G80 wins (3,88 s vs 4,21 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 Sedan G80 | P7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s−0,34 s | 4,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s−0,90 s | 12,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s−4,33 s | 25,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+80 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,39 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,81 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 Sedan G80 | P7 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,14 s | 1,11 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 1,85 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,01 s | 3,09 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,88 s | 4,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4,84 s | 5,64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7,51 s | 9,67 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11,33 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 11,65 s | 12,55 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20,92 s | 25,25 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 170 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 424 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 655 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan hits 100 km/h in 3.88 s versus 4.22 s for the P7. Despite lacking instant torque, 510 hp of power compensates. The 0.34 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan is doing 163 km/h against 147 km/h for the P7. The gap is 0.38 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan crosses the line in 11.64 s versus 12.54 s. The 0.90 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 228 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan finishes in 20.91 s versus 25.24 s, with a 4.33 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw M3 Competition Sedan is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the P7 at 170 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 6.49 seconds. The 0.34 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M3 Competition Sedan G80 wins (3,88 s vs 4,21 s).
M3 Competition Sedan G80 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,88 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M3 Competition Sedan G80: 510 hp, ratio 3,39 kg/hp. P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp.
M3 Competition Sedan G80: 250 km/h. P7: 170 km/h.