Over 0–100 km/h, Maybach S 680 and M140i F20LCI are neck and neck (4,53 s vs 4,54 s, no significant gap).
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.
| Maybach S 680 | M140i F20LCI | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s−0,01 s | 4,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s−0,19 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,93 s−0,72 s | 22,65 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,86 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,32 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 | Maybach S 680 | M140i F20LCI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,37 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,13 s | 2,25 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,42 s | 3,51 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,53 s | 4,54 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,67 s | 5,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,89 s | 9,32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,34 s | 14,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,41 s | 12,60 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,93 s | 22,65 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 | 612 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 900 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 365 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Maybach S 680 hits 100 km/h in 4.53 s versus 4.54 s for the M140i. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Maybach S 680 is doing 153 km/h against 151 km/h for the M140i. The gap is 0.09 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Maybach S 680 crosses the line in 12.41 s versus 12.60 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Maybach S 680 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 220 km/h versus 210 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Maybach S 680 finishes in 21.93 s versus 22.65 s, with a 0.72 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 Maybach S 680 and the M140i 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 (3.86 kg/hp vs 4.32 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.56 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Maybach S 680 and M140i F20LCI are neck and neck (4,53 s vs 4,54 s, no significant gap).
Maybach S 680 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,53 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Maybach S 680: 612 hp, ratio 3,86 kg/hp. M140i F20LCI: 340 hp, ratio 4,32 kg/hp.
Maybach S 680: 250 km/h. M140i F20LCI: 250 km/h.