Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 5,70 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | 740Le iPerformance G11 | 430d Convertible G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 5.70 s | 0.12 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.77 s | 14.00 s | 0.23 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.05 s | 25.64 s | 0.59 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.95 kg/hp | 6.57 kg/hp | better ratio · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740Le iPerformance G11 | 430d Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.14 s | 2.09 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.85 s · tight gap | 3.98 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s · tight gap | 5.70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.52 s | 7.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.85 s | 13.93 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.11 s | 23.66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.77 s | 14.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.05 s | 25.64 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 | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 880 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 740Le iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 5.70 s for the 430d Convertible. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.12 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 740Le iPerformance is doing 132 km/h against 129 km/h for the 430d Convertible. The gap is 0.08 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le iPerformance crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 13.99 s. The 0.22 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 740Le iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 180 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740Le iPerformance finishes in 25.05 s versus 25.64 s, with a 0.59 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 740Le iPerformance and the 430d Convertible 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 9.15 seconds. The 0.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 5,70 s).
740Le iPerformance G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp. 430d Convertible G22: 286 hp, ratio 6,57 kg/hp.
740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. 430d Convertible G22: 250 km/h.