Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 5,36 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.
| 745Le G11 | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,36 s | 4,94 s+0,42 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,47 s | 13,47 s+0,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 s−0,58 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 257 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,19 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 | 745Le G11 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,54 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,56 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,08 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,36 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,93 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,15 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,34 s | 19,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,47 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,97 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 045 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 5.36 s for the Bmw 745Le. Despite lacking instant torque, 300 hp of power compensates. At this point, the SQ2 leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ2 is doing 133 km/h against 141 km/h for the Bmw 745Le. The gap is 0.24 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 745Le crosses the line in 13.47 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.00 s gap represents roughly 0 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 745Le continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 745Le finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.55 s, with a 0.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The SQ2 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 745Le’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.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 745Le 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 0.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 5,36 s).
745Le G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
745Le G11: 394 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
745Le G11: 250 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.