Over 0–100 km/h, 745e G11 wins (5,16 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.
| 745e G11 | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s−0,16 s | 5,32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,37 s−0,17 s | 13,54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,08 s−0,65 s | 24,73 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,08 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,13 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 745e G11 | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 1,96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,80 s | 3,63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,16 s | 5,32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,84 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,35 s | 12,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,09 s | 20,49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,37 s | 13,54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,08 s | 24,73 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 |
Off the line, the Bmw 745e hits 100 km/h in 5.16 s versus 5.32 s for the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance is doing 134 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw 745e. The gap is 0.02 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 745e crosses the line in 13.37 s versus 13.54 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 745e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 745e finishes in 24.07 s versus 24.72 s, with a 0.65 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.
The Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 745e’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 745e and the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.08 kg/hp vs 6.13 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.34 seconds. The 0.16 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 745e G11 wins (5,16 s vs 5,32 s).
745e G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
745e G11: 394 hp, ratio 5,08 kg/hp. 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 6,13 kg/hp.
745e G11: 250 km/h. 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.