Over 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 wins (4,95 s vs 5,14 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 | 440i Gran Coupe G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.95 s | 5.14 s | 0.19 s · 840i G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.16 s | 13.32 s | 0.16 s · 840i G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.75 s | 24.02 s | 0.27 s · 840i G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.03 kg/hp | 5.00 kg/hp | better ratio · 440i Gran Coupe G22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 840i G15 | 440i Gran Coupe G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s · tight gap | 1.35 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.23 s · tight gap | 2.26 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.66 s · tight gap | 3.77 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.95 s | 5.14 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.53 s | 6.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10.83 s | 11.21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.36 s | 17.97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.16 s | 13.32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.75 s | 24.02 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 840i hits 100 km/h in 4.95 s versus 5.15 s for the 440i Gran Coupe. At this point, the 840i leads by 0.19 s and sits roughly 2 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 840i is doing 142 km/h against 140 km/h for the 440i Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i crosses the line in 13.15 s versus 13.32 s. The 0.17 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 840i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i finishes in 23.75 s versus 24.02 s, with a 0.27 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 840i and the 440i Gran Coupe 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 (5.03 kg/hp vs 5.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.72 seconds. The 0.19 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 5,14 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. 440i Gran Coupe G22: 326 hp, ratio 5,00 kg/hp.
840i G15: 250 km/h. 440i Gran Coupe G22: 250 km/h.