Over 0–100 km/h, 740i G11 wins (5,30 s vs 6,12 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 | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 6.12 s | 0.82 s · 740i G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.53 s | 14.30 s | 0.77 s · 740i G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.47 s | 25.87 s | 1.40 s · 740i G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 193 km/h | 57 km/h · 740i G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.49 kg/hp | 6.81 kg/hp | better ratio · 740i G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740i G11 | i5 eDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s | 2.98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.81 s | 4.78 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 6.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.08 s | 7.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.95 s | 13.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.31 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.53 s | 14.30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.47 s | 25.87 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 193 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 | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the 740i hits 100 km/h in 5.31 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40. Despite lacking instant torque, 381 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 740i leads by 0.82 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740i is doing 137 km/h against 135 km/h for the i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.67 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740i crosses the line in 13.53 s versus 14.29 s. The 0.77 s gap represents roughly 35 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 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740i finishes in 24.47 s versus 25.87 s, with a 1.40 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 740i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the i5 eDrive40 at 193 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.
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 8.92 seconds. The 0.82 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 6,12 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. i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp.
740i G11: 250 km/h. i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h.