Sur 0–100 km/h, i5 xDrive40 G60 gagne (5,30 s vs 5,30 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 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s−0,00 s | 5,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 13,57 s+0,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 24,58 s+0,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 250 km/h−35 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,79 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,89 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 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,36 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 2,06 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,74 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,30 s | 5,30 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,04 s | 7,13 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,04 s | 12,19 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,54 s | 19,66 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 13,59 s | 13,57 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,58 s | 24,58 s |
| Top speed limited | 215 km/h | 250 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 | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 245 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
Off the line, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 hits 100 km/h in 5.30 s versus 5.31 s for the E 400 e 4MATIC. The 0.00 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the E 400 e 4MATIC is doing 135 km/h against 137 km/h for the Bmw i5 xDrive40. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the E 400 e 4MATIC crosses the line in 13.57 s versus 13.59 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 191 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i5 xDrive40 finishes in 24.58 s versus 24.58 s, with a 0.00 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), the E 400 e 4MATIC never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw i5 xDrive40 is capped at 215 km/h, the E 400 e 4MATIC 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.79 kg/hp vs 5.89 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Unknown).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.31 seconds. The 0.00 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 xDrive40 G60 gagne (5,30 s vs 5,30 s).
i5 xDrive40 G60 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,30 secondes (simulation calibrée).
i5 xDrive40 G60 : 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp. E 400 e 4MATIC W214 : 381 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp.
i5 xDrive40 G60 : 215 km/h. E 400 e 4MATIC W214 : 250 km/h.