Over 0–100 km/h, 740i G11 wins (5,30 s vs 7,79 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 740i G11 | A4 40 TDI | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 7.79 s | 2.49 s · 740i G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.53 s | 15.77 s | 2.24 s · 740i G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.47 s | 28.09 s | 3.62 s · 740i G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 242 km/h | 8 km/h · 740i G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.49 kg/hp | 8.29 kg/hp | better ratio · 740i G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740i G11 | A4 40 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 2.16 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s | 3.61 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.81 s | 5.84 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 7.79 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.08 s | 10.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.95 s | 17.57 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.31 s | 30.63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.53 s | 15.77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.47 s | 28.09 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 242 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 | 381 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 540 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 090 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 575 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the 740i hits 100 km/h in 5.31 s versus 7.79 s for the A4 40 TDI. At this point, the 740i leads by 2.49 s and sits roughly 28 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740i is doing 137 km/h against 122 km/h for the A4 40 TDI. The gap is 1.68 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740i crosses the line in 13.53 s versus 15.77 s. The 2.24 s gap represents roughly 91 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 740i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 171 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740i finishes in 24.47 s versus 28.08 s, with a 3.62 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 242 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 740i 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 (5.49 kg/hp vs 8.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.76 seconds. The 2.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 740i G11 wins (5,30 s vs 7,79 s).
740i G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,30 seconds (calibrated simulation).
740i G11: 381 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp. A4 40 TDI: 190 hp, ratio 8,29 kg/hp.
740i G11: 250 km/h. A4 40 TDI: 242 km/h.