Over 0–100 km/h, 740d xDrive G11 wins (5,16 s vs 6,64 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 740d xDrive G11 | 735i G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 6.64 s | 1.48 s · 740d xDrive G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.47 s | 14.78 s | 1.31 s · 740d xDrive G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.53 s | 27.04 s | 2.51 s · 740d xDrive G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.84 kg/hp | 7.26 kg/hp | better ratio · 740d xDrive G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740d xDrive G11 | 735i G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.27 s · tight gap | 1.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.70 s | 4.59 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.16 s | 6.64 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.01 s | 9.20 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.07 s | 16.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.82 s | 28.68 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.47 s | 14.78 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.53 s | 27.04 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 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 | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 425 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 075 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 740d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.16 s versus 6.64 s for the 735i. At this point, the 740d xDrive leads by 1.48 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740d xDrive is doing 136 km/h against 123 km/h for the 735i. The gap is 0.80 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740d xDrive crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 14.78 s. The 1.31 s gap represents roughly 54 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 740d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740d xDrive finishes in 24.53 s versus 27.04 s, with a 2.51 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 740d xDrive and the 735i 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 7.26 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.73 seconds. The 1.48 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, 740d xDrive G11 wins (5,16 s vs 6,64 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. 735i G11: 286 hp, ratio 7,26 kg/hp.
740d xDrive G11: 250 km/h. 735i G11: 250 km/h.