Over 0–100 km/h, M3 Competition F80 wins (3,88 s vs 4,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | M3 Competition F80 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 3.88 s | 0.57 s · M3 Competition F80 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 11.65 s | 0.90 s · M3 Competition F80 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.40 s | 20.92 s | 1.48 s · M3 Competition F80 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.30 kg/hp | 3.39 kg/hp | better ratio · M3 Competition F80 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | S 580 e 4MATIC W223 | M3 Competition F80 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.14 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.02 s | 1.90 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.30 s | 3.01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.45 s | 3.88 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.85 s | 4.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.47 s | 7.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.19 s | 11.33 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 11.65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.40 s | 20.92 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 585 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 515 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 510 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic |
Off the line, the M3 Competition hits 100 km/h in 3.88 s versus 4.45 s for the S 580 e 4MATIC. Despite lacking instant torque, 510 hp of power compensates. At this point, the M3 Competition leads by 0.57 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M3 Competition is doing 163 km/h against 149 km/h for the S 580 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.54 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the M3 Competition crosses the line in 11.64 s versus 12.54 s. The 0.90 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M3 Competition continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 228 km/h versus 212 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M3 Competition finishes in 20.91 s versus 22.40 s, with a 1.48 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 S 580 e 4MATIC and the M3 Competition 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.
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 6.56 seconds. The 0.57 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M3 Competition F80 wins (3,88 s vs 4,45 s).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 585 hp, ratio 4,30 kg/hp. M3 Competition F80: 510 hp, ratio 3,39 kg/hp.
S 580 e 4MATIC W223: 250 km/h. M3 Competition F80: 250 km/h.