Over 0–100 km/h, i5 xDrive40 G60 wins (5,30 s vs 5,98 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 xDrive40 G60 | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s−0,68 s | 5,98 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s−0,68 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s−1,83 s | 26,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 230 km/h−15 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,79 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,23 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 xDrive40 G60 | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 2,11 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 4,09 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 5,98 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,04 s | 8,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,04 s | 15,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,54 s | 28,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 14,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 26,41 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 230 km/h |
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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the i5 xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 5.30 s versus 5.98 s for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The 0.68 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the i5 xDrive40 is doing 137 km/h against 127 km/h for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 0.28 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i5 xDrive40 crosses the line in 13.59 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.68 s gap represents roughly 29 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 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i5 xDrive40 finishes in 24.58 s versus 26.41 s, with a 1.83 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (230 km/h), the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 215 km/h, the i5 xDrive40 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.79 kg/hp vs 6.23 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 0.68 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 5,98 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. 7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60: 215 km/h. 7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h.