Sur 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 gagne (6,12 s vs 6,36 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| i5 eDrive40 G60 | A290 GT 160kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s−0,24 s | 6,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s−0,35 s | 14,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s−0,88 s | 26,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 232 km/h−39 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 kg/hp | 6,78 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | i5 eDrive40 G60 | A290 GT 160kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,79 s | 1,76 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 2,94 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,78 s | 4,77 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 6,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,84 s | 8,43 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,27 s | 15,30 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 29,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s | 14,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 26,75 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 232 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 479 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | A290 GT 160kW | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.12 s versus 6.36 s for the A290 GT 160kW. The 0.24 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 is doing 135 km/h against 129 km/h for the A290 GT 160kW. The gap is 0.13 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 crosses the line in 14.29 s versus 14.65 s. The 0.36 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 26.75 s, with a 0.88 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (232 km/h), the A290 GT 160kW never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 193 km/h, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 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.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.81 kg/hp vs 6.78 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.74 seconds. The 0.24 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 gagne (6,12 s vs 6,36 s).
i5 eDrive40 G60 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,12 secondes (simulation calibrée).
i5 eDrive40 G60 : 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. A290 GT 160kW : 218 hp, ratio 6,78 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60 : 193 km/h. A290 GT 160kW : 232 km/h.