Over 0–100 km/h, 740d xDrive G11 wins (5,16 s vs 5,36 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 745Le G11 | 740d xDrive G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.16 s | 0.20 s · 740d xDrive G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.47 s | 13.47 s | Same |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 24.53 s | 0.56 s · 745Le G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.19 kg/hp | 5.84 kg/hp | better ratio · 745Le G11 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 745Le G11 | 740d xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.54 s | 1.27 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.56 s | 2.11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.08 s | 3.70 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.36 s | 5.16 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.93 s · tight gap | 7.01 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.15 s | 12.07 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.34 s | 19.82 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.47 s | 13.47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.97 s | 24.53 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 045 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 870 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 740d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.16 s versus 5.36 s for the 745Le. Despite lacking instant torque, 320 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 740d xDrive leads by 0.20 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 740d xDrive is doing 136 km/h against 141 km/h for the 745Le. The gap is 0.20 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 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 745Le continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 745Le finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.53 s, with a 0.56 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 740d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 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.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 745Le and the 740d xDrive 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.
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 8.10 seconds. The 0.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 740d xDrive G11 wins (5,16 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. 740d xDrive G11: 320 hp, ratio 5,84 kg/hp.
745Le G11: 250 km/h. 740d xDrive G11: 250 km/h.