Over 0–100 km/h, 730d G11 wins (5,96 s vs 6,21 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.
| 730d G11 | John Cooper Works FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,96 s−0,25 s | 6,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,19 s−0,07 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,54 s | 25,30 s+0,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 251 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,56 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 | 1,58 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,60 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,36 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,96 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,97 s | 7,93 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,49 s | 12,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,05 s | 20,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,19 s | 14,26 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,54 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 875 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 5.96 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. At this point, the Bmw 730d leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 730d is doing 132 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 0.27 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 730d crosses the line in 14.18 s versus 14.26 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the John Cooper Works FWD finishes in 25.29 s versus 25.53 s. The 0.24 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 (6.56 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 9.14 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 730d G11 wins (5,96 s vs 6,21 s).
730d G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,96 seconds (calibrated simulation).
730d G11: 286 hp, ratio 6,56 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.