Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 wins (5,32 s vs 6,08 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 | i4 eDrive35 G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,32 s−0,76 s | 6,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s−0,84 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,73 s−1,53 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+60 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,99 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 | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 | i4 eDrive35 G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,69 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,63 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,32 s | 6,08 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,19 s | 8,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,49 s | 14,28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,49 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,73 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 190 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.32 s versus 6.08 s for the i4 eDrive35. At this point, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance leads by 0.76 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance is doing 134 km/h against 131 km/h for the i4 eDrive35. The gap is 0.70 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance crosses the line in 13.54 s versus 14.38 s. The 0.84 s gap represents roughly 37 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 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance finishes in 24.72 s versus 26.26 s, with a 1.54 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 i4 eDrive35 at 190 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 6.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.27 seconds. The 0.76 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 6,08 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. i4 eDrive35 G26: 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. i4 eDrive35 G26: 190 km/h.