Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 wins (5,32 s vs 6,80 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.80 s
| Measure | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.32 s | 6.80 s | 1.48 s · 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.54 s | 14.96 s | 1.42 s · 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.73 s | 26.93 s | 2.20 s · 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 202 km/h | 48 km/h · 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.13 kg/hp | 7.17 kg/hp | better ratio · 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.17 s | 1.85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.96 s | 3.08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.63 s | 5.03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.32 s | 6.80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.19 s | 9.05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.49 s | 15.59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.49 s | 27.34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.54 s | 14.96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.73 s | 26.93 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 202 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 | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.32 s versus 6.80 s for the 225xe iPerformance. At this point, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance leads by 1.48 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance is doing 134 km/h against 126 km/h for the 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 1.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance crosses the line in 13.54 s versus 14.96 s. The 1.42 s gap represents roughly 60 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance finishes in 24.72 s versus 26.93 s, with a 2.20 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 740Le xDrive iPerformance is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 225xe iPerformance at 202 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 (6.13 kg/hp vs 7.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.41 seconds. The 1.48 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 wins (5,32 s vs 6,80 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. 225xe iPerformance F44: 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44: 202 km/h.