Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 5,32 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 xDrive iPerformance G11 | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,32 s | 4,94 s+0,38 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s | 13,47 s+0,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,73 s | 24,55 s+0,18 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 257 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,13 kg/hp | 5,12 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 xDrive iPerformance G11 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,24 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,07 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,63 s | 3,54 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,32 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,19 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,49 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,49 s | 19,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s | 13,47 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,73 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 257 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 | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ2 hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 5.32 s for the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance. Despite lacking instant torque, 300 hp of power compensates. The 0.38 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the SQ2 is doing 133 km/h against 134 km/h for the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the SQ2 crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 13.54 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the SQ2 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the SQ2 finishes in 24.55 s versus 24.72 s, with a 0.17 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 740Le xDrive 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 8.36 seconds. The 0.38 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 5,32 s).
740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 6,13 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.