Over 0–100 km/h, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 s vs 8,51 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 | G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s−2,39 s | 8,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s−2,02 s | 16,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s−2,84 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 200 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,18 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 | G9 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,79 s | 2,41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,98 s | 4,03 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,78 s | 6,49 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,12 s | 8,51 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,84 s | 11,09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,27 s | 18,51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 31,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,30 s | 16,32 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,87 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 200 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 | 308 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 430 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 210 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 6.12 s versus 8.51 s for the G9. At this point, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 leads by 2.39 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 is doing 135 km/h against 120 km/h for the G9. The gap is 1.47 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 16.32 s. The 2.03 s gap represents roughly 82 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 169 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 28.71 s, with a 2.84 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (193 vs 200 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 G9 at 200 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 7.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.63 seconds. The 2.39 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, i5 eDrive40 G60 wins (6,12 s vs 8,51 s).
i5 eDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. G9: 308 hp, ratio 7,18 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. G9: 200 km/h.