Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,04 s vs 3,56 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
3.04 s
| Measure | M4 Competition M xDrive G82 | Model 3 Performance | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.56 s | 3.04 s | 0.52 s · Model 3 Performance |
| 400 m standing start | 11.44 s | 11.13 s | 0.31 s · Model 3 Performance |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.76 s | 20.49 s | 0.27 s · Model 3 Performance |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 261 km/h | 11 km/h · Model 3 Performance |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3.35 kg/hp | 3.62 kg/hp | better ratio · M4 Competition M xDrive G82 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M4 Competition M xDrive G82 | Model 3 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.01 s | 0.82 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.69 s | 1.37 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.66 s | 2.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.56 s | 3.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 4.56 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 7.31 s | 6.97 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.29 s | 11.20 s · tight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 11.44 s | 11.13 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 20.76 s | 20.49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 261 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 530 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 775 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| 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 3.56 s for the M4 Competition M xDrive. The instant torque of 769 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model 3 Performance leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Performance is doing 162 km/h against 162 km/h for the M4 Competition M xDrive. The gap is 0.35 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 11.43 s. The 0.31 s gap represents roughly 17 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Performance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 224 km/h versus 226 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Performance finishes in 20.48 s versus 20.75 s, with a 0.27 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 261 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the M4 Competition M xDrive 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 5.15 seconds. The 0.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Performance wins (3,04 s vs 3,56 s).
M4 Competition M xDrive G82 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,56 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M4 Competition M xDrive G82: 530 hp, ratio 3,35 kg/hp. Model 3 Performance: 510 hp, ratio 3,62 kg/hp.
M4 Competition M xDrive G82: 250 km/h. Model 3 Performance: 261 km/h.