Over 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 wins (7,45 s vs 9,13 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.
| MONA M03 | 318d F30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s−1,68 s | 9,13 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−1,08 s | 16,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,51 s−3,00 s | 30,51 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 209 km/h−9 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,60 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,45 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 | MONA M03 | 318d F30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,16 s | 1,65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,61 s | 3,00 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,80 s | 6,15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,45 s | 9,13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,58 s | 12,95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,40 s | 25,23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27,72 s | 61,46 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 16,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,51 s | 30,51 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 209 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 208 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 581 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 143 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 495 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
Off the line, the MONA M03 hits 100 km/h in 7.45 s versus 9.13 s for the Bmw 318d. The instant torque of 240 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 318d is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the MONA M03 is doing 126 km/h against 109 km/h for the Bmw 318d. The gap is 0.27 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the MONA M03 crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 16.56 s. The 1.07 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the MONA M03 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 151 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the MONA M03 finishes in 27.51 s versus 30.51 s, with a 3.00 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (200 vs 209 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the MONA M03 is capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw 318d at 210 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 15.33 seconds. The 1.68 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, MONA M03 wins (7,45 s vs 9,13 s).
MONA M03 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
MONA M03: 208 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp. 318d F30: 143 hp, ratio 10,45 kg/hp.
MONA M03: 200 km/h. 318d F30: 209 km/h.