Over 0–100 km/h, 740i G11 wins (5,30 s vs 5,49 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 | 740e iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.49 s | 0.19 s · 740i G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.53 s | 13.69 s | 0.16 s · 740i G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.47 s | 24.90 s | 0.43 s · 740i G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.49 kg/hp | 5.83 kg/hp | better ratio · 740i G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740i G11 | 740e iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.27 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s | 2.12 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.81 s | 3.79 s · tight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.49 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.08 s | 7.38 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.95 s | 12.61 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.31 s | 20.69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.53 s | 13.69 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.47 s | 24.90 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 | 381 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 540 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 090 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 740i hits 100 km/h in 5.31 s versus 5.49 s for the 740e iPerformance. Despite lacking instant torque, 381 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 740e iPerformance is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 740i is doing 137 km/h against 133 km/h for the 740e iPerformance. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740i crosses the line in 13.53 s versus 13.68 s. The 0.16 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 740i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 187 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740i finishes in 24.47 s versus 24.90 s, with a 0.43 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 740i and the 740e iPerformance 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.52 seconds. The 0.19 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, 740i G11 wins (5,30 s vs 5,49 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. 740e iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,83 kg/hp.
740i G11: 250 km/h. 740e iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.