Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le iPerformance G11 wins (5,58 s vs 6,21 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| 740Le iPerformance G11 | John Cooper Works FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s−0,63 s | 6,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s−0,49 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,05 s−0,25 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 251 km/h−1 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,95 kg/hp | 5,09 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 740Le iPerformance G11 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,14 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,85 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,52 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,85 s | 12,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,11 s | 20,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,77 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,05 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 251 km/h |
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 | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the 740Le iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 740Le iPerformance leads by 0.63 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740Le iPerformance is doing 132 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 0.64 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le iPerformance crosses the line in 13.77 s versus 14.26 s. The 0.49 s gap represents roughly 23 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 740Le iPerformance finishes in 25.05 s versus 25.29 s, with just 0.24 s to spare. The John Cooper Works FWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 740Le iPerformance never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 8.88 seconds. The 0.63 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 6,21 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. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.