Sur 0–100 km/h, i4 eDrive35 G26 gagne (6,08 s vs 6,12 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 | i4 eDrive35 G26 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 6,08 s+0,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s−0,08 s | 14,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s−0,39 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h+3 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,99 kg/hp |
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 | i4 eDrive35 G26 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,79 s | 1,69 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 2,81 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,78 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 6,08 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,84 s | 8,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,27 s | 14,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s | 14,38 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 26,26 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 190 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | i4 eDrive35 | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-speed with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 hits 100 km/h in 6.08 s versus 6.12 s for the Bmw i5 eDrive40. The 0.04 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 is doing 131 km/h against 135 km/h for the Bmw i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 crosses the line in 14.29 s versus 14.38 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 26.26 s, with a 0.39 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (193 vs 190 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw i5 eDrive40 is capped at 193 km/h, the Bmw i4 eDrive35 at 190 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 (6.81 kg/hp vs 6.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.27 seconds. The 0.04 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, i4 eDrive35 G26 gagne (6,08 s vs 6,12 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. i4 eDrive35 G26 : 286 hp, ratio 6,99 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60 : 193 km/h. i4 eDrive35 G26 : 190 km/h.