Over 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 wins (4,95 s vs 5,51 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 840i G15 | A290 GTS 192kW | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.95 s | 5.51 s | 0.56 s · 840i G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.16 s | 13.81 s | 0.65 s · 840i G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.75 s | 25.18 s | 1.43 s · 840i G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 247 km/h | 3 km/h · 840i G15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.03 kg/hp | 5.67 kg/hp | better ratio · 840i G15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 840i G15 | A290 GTS 192kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.59 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s | 2.66 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.66 s | 4.28 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.95 s | 5.51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.53 s | 7.13 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.83 s | 12.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.36 s | 22.26 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.16 s | 13.81 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.75 s | 25.18 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 247 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 261 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 479 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the 840i hits 100 km/h in 4.95 s versus 5.52 s for the A290 GTS 192kW. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 840i leads by 0.56 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 840i is doing 142 km/h against 138 km/h for the A290 GTS 192kW. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i crosses the line in 13.15 s versus 13.81 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 840i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i finishes in 23.75 s versus 25.18 s, with a 1.43 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 247 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 840i 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 8.16 seconds. The 0.56 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 wins (4,95 s vs 5,51 s).
840i G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
840i G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,03 kg/hp. A290 GTS 192kW: 261 hp, ratio 5,67 kg/hp.
840i G15: 250 km/h. A290 GTS 192kW: 247 km/h.