Over 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 wins (3,92 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.
| Measure | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | i5 eDrive40 G60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 6.12 s | 2.20 s · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.01 s | 14.30 s | 2.29 s · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 25.87 s | 3.90 s · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h | 193 km/h | 32 km/h · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.07 kg/hp | 6.81 kg/hp | better ratio · i4 M50 xDrive G26 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i4 M50 xDrive G26 | i5 eDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.13 s | 1.79 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.89 s | 2.98 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.04 s | 4.78 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.92 s | 6.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.04 s | 7.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.35 s | 13.27 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13.16 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 12.01 s | 14.30 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21.97 s | 25.87 s |
| Top speed | 225 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 | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 795 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 215 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
| 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 i4 M50 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40. At this point, the i4 M50 xDrive leads by 2.20 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive is doing 155 km/h against 135 km/h for the i5 eDrive40. The gap is 1.66 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i4 M50 xDrive crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 14.29 s. The 2.29 s gap represents roughly 101 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i4 M50 xDrive finishes in 21.97 s versus 25.87 s, with a 3.90 s lead.
The i4 M50 xDrive 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 i4 M50 xDrive is capped at 225 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.07 kg/hp vs 6.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.92 seconds. The 2.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, i4 M50 xDrive G26 wins (3,92 s vs 6,12 s).
i4 M50 xDrive G26 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i4 M50 xDrive G26: 544 hp, ratio 4,07 kg/hp. i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp.
i4 M50 xDrive G26: 225 km/h. i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h.