Over 0–100 km/h, ActiveHybrid X6 E71 and 740Le iPerformance G11 are neck and neck (5,58 s vs 5,59 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | ActiveHybrid X6 E71 | 740Le iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.59 s | 5.58 s | 0.01 s · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.67 s | 13.77 s | 0.10 s · ActiveHybrid X6 E71 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.29 s | 25.05 s | 0.76 s · ActiveHybrid X6 E71 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 250 km/h | 14 km/h · 740Le iPerformance G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.05 kg/hp | 5.95 kg/hp | better ratio · ActiveHybrid X6 E71 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | ActiveHybrid X6 E71 | 740Le iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.63 s | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.73 s | 2.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.33 s | 3.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.59 s | 5.58 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.13 s | 7.52 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11.38 s | 12.85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17.95 s | 21.11 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.67 s · tight gap | 13.77 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.29 s | 25.05 s |
| Top speed limited | 236 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 | 485 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 780 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed automatic transmission, electronic gear selector lever, shift paddles on steering wheel |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 940 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 740Le iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 5.58 s versus 5.60 s for the ActiveHybrid X6. The instant torque of 400 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 740Le iPerformance is doing 132 km/h against 141 km/h for the ActiveHybrid X6. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the ActiveHybrid X6 crosses the line in 13.66 s versus 13.77 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the ActiveHybrid X6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the ActiveHybrid X6 finishes in 24.29 s versus 25.05 s, with a 0.76 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the ActiveHybrid X6 is capped at 236 km/h, the 740Le iPerformance at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 8.68 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, ActiveHybrid X6 E71 and 740Le iPerformance G11 are neck and neck (5,58 s vs 5,59 s, no significant gap).
ActiveHybrid X6 E71 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,59 seconds (calibrated simulation).
ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 485 hp, ratio 5,05 kg/hp. 740Le iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 5,95 kg/hp.
ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 236 km/h. 740Le iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.