Over 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive G20 wins (4,32 s vs 4,67 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.
| M340i xDrive G20 | M240i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,32 s−0,34 s | 4,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,47 s−0,31 s | 12,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,65 s−0,39 s | 23,04 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,77 kg/hp | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | M340i xDrive G20 | M240i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,21 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,53 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,32 s | 4,67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,76 s | 6,03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,55 s | 9,80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,10 s | 15,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,47 s | 12,78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,65 s | 23,04 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 | 382 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 823 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the M340i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.32 s versus 4.67 s for the M240i. At this point, the M340i xDrive leads by 0.34 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M340i xDrive is doing 147 km/h against 147 km/h for the M240i. The gap is 0.33 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M340i xDrive crosses the line in 12.46 s versus 12.78 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the M340i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 205 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M340i xDrive finishes in 22.65 s versus 23.03 s, with a 0.39 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 M340i xDrive and the M240i 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 (4.77 kg/hp vs 4.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.84 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, M340i xDrive G20 wins (4,32 s vs 4,67 s).
M340i xDrive G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M340i xDrive G20: 382 hp, ratio 4,77 kg/hp. M240i F44: 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp.
M340i xDrive G20: 250 km/h. M240i F44: 250 km/h.