Over 0–100 km/h, 740i G11 wins (5,30 s vs 8,51 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 | G9 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 8.51 s | 3.21 s · 740i G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.53 s | 16.32 s | 2.79 s · 740i G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.47 s | 28.71 s | 4.24 s · 740i G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 200 km/h | 50 km/h · 740i G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.49 kg/hp | 7.18 kg/hp | better ratio · 740i G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740i G11 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 2.41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s | 4.03 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.81 s | 6.49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 8.51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.08 s | 11.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.95 s | 18.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.31 s | 31.05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.53 s | 16.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.47 s | 28.71 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 200 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 740i hits 100 km/h in 5.31 s versus 8.51 s for the G9. Despite lacking instant torque, 381 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 740i leads by 3.21 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740i is doing 137 km/h against 120 km/h for the G9. The gap is 2.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740i crosses the line in 13.53 s versus 16.32 s. The 2.79 s gap represents roughly 111 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 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740i finishes in 24.47 s versus 28.71 s, with a 4.24 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 G9 at 200 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 12.63 seconds. The 3.21 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 8,51 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. G9: 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
740i G11: 250 km/h. G9: 200 km/h.