Over 0–100 km/h, 750Ld xDrive G11 wins (4,63 s vs 5,04 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.
| 750Ld xDrive G11 | 430d xDrive G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s−0,41 s | 5,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,84 s−0,53 s | 13,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,18 s−1,28 s | 24,46 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,95 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,22 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 | 750Ld xDrive G11 | 430d xDrive G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,19 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,07 s | 1,94 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,44 s | 3,54 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,63 s | 5,04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,14 s | 6,91 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,21 s | 12,04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,08 s | 19,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,84 s | 13,37 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,18 s | 24,46 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 | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 980 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 750Ld xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.63 s versus 5.04 s for the 430d xDrive. The 0.41 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 750Ld xDrive is doing 145 km/h against 136 km/h for the 430d xDrive. The gap is 0.23 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 750Ld xDrive crosses the line in 12.84 s versus 13.37 s. The 0.53 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 750Ld xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 203 km/h versus 189 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 750Ld xDrive finishes in 23.18 s versus 24.46 s, with a 1.28 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.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 750Ld xDrive and the 430d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.95 kg/hp vs 6.22 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.01 seconds. The 0.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 750Ld xDrive G11 wins (4,63 s vs 5,04 s).
750Ld xDrive G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).
750Ld xDrive G11: 400 hp, ratio 4,95 kg/hp. 430d xDrive G22: 286 hp, ratio 6,22 kg/hp.
750Ld xDrive G11: 250 km/h. 430d xDrive G22: 250 km/h.