Over 0–100 km/h, 740d xDrive G11 wins (5,16 s vs 5,66 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.
| 740d xDrive G11 | 230i F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s−0,50 s | 5,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,47 s−0,43 s | 13,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,53 s−0,83 s | 25,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,84 kg/hp | 5,81 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 | 740d xDrive G11 | 230i F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,11 s | 2,23 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,70 s | 4,00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s | 5,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,01 s | 7,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,07 s | 13,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,82 s | 22,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,47 s | 13,90 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,53 s | 25,36 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 | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 870 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 465 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 740d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.16 s versus 5.66 s for the Bmw 230i. At this point, the Bmw 740d xDrive leads by 0.50 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 740d xDrive is doing 136 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 230i. The gap is 0.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 740d xDrive crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 13.90 s. The 0.43 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 740d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 740d xDrive finishes in 24.53 s versus 25.35 s, with a 0.83 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.
The Bmw 740d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 230i’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 share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 740d xDrive and the Bmw 230i 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.84 kg/hp vs 5.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.82 seconds. The 0.50 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 740d xDrive G11 wins (5,16 s vs 5,66 s).
740d xDrive G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
740d xDrive G11: 320 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp. 230i F44: 252 hp, ratio 5,81 kg/hp.
740d xDrive G11: 250 km/h. 230i F44: 250 km/h.