Over 0–100 km/h, i5 xDrive40 G60 wins (5,30 s vs 5,91 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i5 xDrive40 G60 | 730d xDrive G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.91 s | 0.61 s · i5 xDrive40 G60 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.59 s | 14.19 s | 0.60 s · i5 xDrive40 G60 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.58 s | 25.96 s | 1.38 s · i5 xDrive40 G60 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 250 km/h | 35 km/h · 730d xDrive G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.79 kg/hp | 6.96 kg/hp | better ratio · i5 xDrive40 G60 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 xDrive40 G60 | 730d xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.43 s | 1.33 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.39 s | 2.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.92 s | 4.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.91 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.04 s | 8.16 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.04 s | 14.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.54 s | 24.62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.59 s | 14.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.58 s | 25.96 s |
| Top speed limited | 215 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 | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the i5 xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 5.30 s versus 5.91 s for the 730d xDrive. The instant torque of 590 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.61 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the i5 xDrive40 is doing 137 km/h against 128 km/h for the 730d xDrive. The gap is 0.27 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i5 xDrive40 crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 14.19 s. The 0.60 s gap represents roughly 26 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the i5 xDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i5 xDrive40 finishes in 24.58 s versus 25.95 s, with a 1.38 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the 730d xDrive never recovers its launch deficit.
The 730d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i5 xDrive40’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 i5 xDrive40 is capped at 215 km/h, the 730d xDrive 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 9.48 seconds. The 0.61 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i5 xDrive40 G60 wins (5,30 s vs 5,91 s).
i5 xDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,30 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 xDrive40 G60: 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. 730d xDrive G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60: 215 km/h. 730d xDrive G11: 250 km/h.