Over 0–100 km/h, 730d G11 wins (5,96 s vs 6,58 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 730d G11 | S90 B5 AWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.96 s | 6.58 s | 0.62 s · 730d G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.19 s | 14.76 s | 0.57 s · 730d G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 27.11 s | 1.57 s · 730d G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 180 km/h | 70 km/h · 730d G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.56 kg/hp | 7.18 kg/hp | better ratio · 730d G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 730d G11 | S90 B5 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.58 s · tight gap | 1.70 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.60 s | 2.57 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.36 s | 4.64 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.96 s | 6.58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.97 s | 8.89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.49 s | 15.63 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.05 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.19 s | 14.76 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.54 s | 27.11 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 180 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 875 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 795 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Geartronic |
Off the line, the 730d hits 100 km/h in 5.96 s versus 6.58 s for the S90 B5 AWD. At this point, the 730d leads by 0.62 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 730d is doing 132 km/h against 125 km/h for the S90 B5 AWD. The gap is 0.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 730d crosses the line in 14.18 s versus 14.75 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 730d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 730d finishes in 25.53 s versus 27.11 s, with a 1.57 s lead.
The S90 B5 AWD features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 730d’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 730d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the S90 B5 AWD at 180 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.56 kg/hp vs 7.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.37 seconds. The 0.62 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 6,58 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. S90 B5 AWD: 250 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
730d G11: 250 km/h. S90 B5 AWD: 180 km/h.