Sur 0–100 km/h, 840d xDrive G15 gagne (4,72 s vs 5,74 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.
| A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV | 840d xDrive G15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,74 s | 4,72 s+1,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,93 s | 13,00 s+0,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,99 s | 23,70 s+1,29 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,82 kg/hp | 5,63 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 | A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV | 840d xDrive G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,56 s | 1,18 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,59 s | 1,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,25 s | 3,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,74 s | 4,72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,57 s | 6,36 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,60 s | 10,86 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,27 s | 17,63 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,93 s | 13,00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,99 s | 23,70 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 | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 980 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 915 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 840d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.72 s versus 5.74 s for the A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV. At this point, the Bmw 840d xDrive leads by 1.02 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 840d xDrive is doing 141 km/h against 135 km/h for the A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV. The gap is 0.75 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 840d xDrive crosses the line in 13.00 s versus 13.93 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 43 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 840d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 840d xDrive finishes in 23.69 s versus 24.99 s, with a 1.30 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 A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV and the Bmw 840d 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 (5.82 kg/hp vs 5.63 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.65 seconds. The 1.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 840d xDrive G15 gagne (4,72 s vs 5,74 s).
A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,74 secondes (simulation calibrée).
A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV : 340 hp, ratio 5,82 kg/hp. 840d xDrive G15 : 340 hp, ratio 5,63 kg/hp.
A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV : 250 km/h. 840d xDrive G15 : 250 km/h.