Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 5,73 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Born VZ | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 5.73 s | 0.15 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.77 s | 13.96 s | 0.19 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.05 s | 27.45 s | 2.40 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 160 km/h | 90 km/h · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.95 kg/hp | 5.68 kg/hp | better ratio · Born VZ |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Born VZ |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.29 s | 1.67 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.14 s | 2.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.85 s | 4.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.58 s | 5.73 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.52 s | 7.31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.85 s | 12.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.11 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.77 s | 13.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.05 s | 27.45 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 160 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 748 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 740Le iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 5.73 s for the Born VZ. At this point, the 740Le iPerformance leads by 0.15 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740Le iPerformance is doing 132 km/h against 138 km/h for the Born VZ. The gap is 0.29 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le iPerformance crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 8 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 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740Le iPerformance finishes in 25.05 s versus 27.45 s, with a 2.40 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 740Le iPerformance is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Born VZ at 160 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.95 kg/hp vs 5.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.68 seconds. The 0.15 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 5,73 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. Born VZ: 308 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp.
740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. Born VZ: 160 km/h.