Over 0–100 km/h, 840d xDrive Convertible G15 wins (5,06 s vs 6,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | 840d xDrive Convertible G15 | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.06 s | 6.12 s | 1.06 s · 840d xDrive Convertible G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.37 s | 14.30 s | 0.93 s · 840d xDrive Convertible G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.39 s | 25.87 s | 1.48 s · 840d xDrive Convertible G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 193 km/h | 57 km/h · 840d xDrive Convertible G15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.97 kg/hp | 6.81 kg/hp | better ratio · 840d xDrive Convertible G15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 840d xDrive Convertible G15 | i5 eDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.22 s | 1.79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.01 s | 2.98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.61 s | 4.78 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.06 s | 6.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.87 s | 7.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.87 s | 13.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.51 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.37 s | 14.30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.39 s | 25.87 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 193 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 | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 030 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the 840d xDrive Convertible hits 100 km/h in 5.06 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 840d xDrive Convertible leads by 1.06 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 840d xDrive Convertible is doing 136 km/h against 135 km/h for the i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.85 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840d xDrive Convertible crosses the line in 13.36 s versus 14.29 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 840d xDrive Convertible continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840d xDrive Convertible finishes in 24.38 s versus 25.87 s, with a 1.48 s lead.
The 840d xDrive Convertible features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i5 eDrive40’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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 840d xDrive Convertible is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the i5 eDrive40 at 193 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
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 8.92 seconds. The 1.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 840d xDrive Convertible G15 wins (5,06 s vs 6,12 s).
840d xDrive Convertible G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,06 seconds (calibrated simulation).
840d xDrive Convertible G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,97 kg/hp. i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp.
840d xDrive Convertible G15: 250 km/h. i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h.