Over 0–100 km/h, 730d G11 and John Cooper Works FWD are neck and neck (6,16 s vs 6,21 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.
| 730d G11 | John Cooper Works FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,16 s−0,05 s | 6,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,37 s | 14,26 s+0,11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,83 s | 25,30 s+0,53 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 251 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,68 kg/hp | 5,09 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 730d G11 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,75 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,53 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,16 s | 6,21 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,21 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,89 s | 12,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,87 s | 20,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,37 s | 14,26 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,83 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 251 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Bmw 730d hits 100 km/h in 6.16 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 730d is doing 131 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the John Cooper Works FWD crosses the line in 14.26 s versus 14.36 s. The 0.10 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD finishes in 25.29 s versus 25.82 s, with a 0.53 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 251 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 730d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.68 kg/hp vs 5.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.41 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 730d G11 and John Cooper Works FWD are neck and neck (6,16 s vs 6,21 s, no significant gap).
730d G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
730d G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,68 kg/hp. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
730d G11: 250 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.