Over 0–100 km/h, A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic wins (4,83 s vs 5,58 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.
| A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic | 740Le iPerformance G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s−0,75 s | 5,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s−0,66 s | 13,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,78 s−1,27 s | 25,05 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,95 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 | A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic | 740Le iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,29 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,14 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,48 s | 3,85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,83 s | 5,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,51 s | 7,52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,06 s | 12,85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,70 s | 21,11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,11 s | 13,77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,78 s | 25,05 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 | 462 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 340 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic hits 100 km/h in 4.84 s versus 5.58 s for the Bmw 740Le iPerformance. At this point, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic leads by 0.75 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic is doing 140 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 740Le iPerformance. The gap is 0.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic crosses the line in 13.11 s versus 13.77 s. The 0.66 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic finishes in 23.78 s versus 25.05 s, with a 1.27 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 A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic and the Bmw 740Le iPerformance 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.06 kg/hp vs 5.95 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.68 seconds. The 0.75 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, A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic wins (4,83 s vs 5,58 s).
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,83 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic: 462 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. 740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp.
A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic: 250 km/h. 740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.