Over 0–100 km/h, 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 wins (5,32 s vs 8,36 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 | DS9 E-Tense 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,32 s−3,04 s | 8,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s−2,68 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,73 s−3,84 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+15 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,13 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,51 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 | DS9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 2,40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,96 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,63 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,32 s | 8,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,19 s | 10,88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,49 s | 18,12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,49 s | 31,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,54 s | 16,22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,73 s | 28,57 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 235 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.32 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance leads by 3.04 s and sits roughly 38 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance is doing 134 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 2.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance crosses the line in 13.54 s versus 16.22 s. The 2.68 s gap represents roughly 108 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformance finishes in 24.72 s versus 28.57 s, with a 3.84 s lead.
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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.13 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 3.04 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, 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 wins (5,32 s vs 8,36 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. DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 250 km/h. DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.