Over 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 wins (5,14 s vs 9,32 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 | 318d Steptronic F30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.14 s | 9.32 s | 4.18 s · 840i G15 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.36 s | 16.92 s | 3.56 s · 840i G15 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.12 s | 30.62 s | 6.50 s · 840i G15 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 211 km/h | 39 km/h · 840i G15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.20 kg/hp | 9.66 kg/hp | better ratio · 840i G15 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 840i G15 | 318d Steptronic F30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.37 s | 2.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.29 s | 3.72 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.77 s | 6.62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.14 s | 9.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.79 s | 12.90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.35 s | 24.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18.29 s | 55.83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.36 s | 16.92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.12 s | 30.62 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 211 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 | 333 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 148 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 430 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 840i hits 100 km/h in 5.14 s versus 9.32 s for the 318d Steptronic. At this point, the 840i leads by 4.18 s and sits roughly 29 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 840i is doing 140 km/h against 111 km/h for the 318d Steptronic. The gap is 2.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 840i crosses the line in 13.35 s versus 16.91 s. The 3.56 s gap represents roughly 129 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 195 km/h versus 153 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 840i finishes in 24.12 s versus 30.62 s, with a 6.50 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 840i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 318d Steptronic at 212 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.20 kg/hp vs 9.66 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.08 seconds. The 4.18 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 840i G15 wins (5,14 s vs 9,32 s).
840i G15 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,14 seconds (calibrated simulation).
840i G15: 333 hp, ratio 5,20 kg/hp. 318d Steptronic F30: 148 hp, ratio 9,66 kg/hp.
840i G15: 250 km/h. 318d Steptronic F30: 211 km/h.