Over 0–100 km/h, i7 xDrive60 G70 wins (4,66 s vs 6,91 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.
| i7 xDrive60 G70 | 120i F40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s−2,25 s | 6,91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s−2,16 s | 15,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s−3,92 s | 27,09 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h+5 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,85 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,81 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 | i7 xDrive60 G70 | 120i F40 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,76 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 4,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 6,91 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,09 s | 9,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,15 s | 16,06 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,03 s | 27,89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 15,02 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 27,09 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 544 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 745 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 640 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 178 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 390 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the i7 xDrive60 hits 100 km/h in 4.66 s versus 6.91 s for the 120i. The instant torque of 745 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the i7 xDrive60 leads by 2.26 s and sits roughly 17 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i7 xDrive60 is doing 145 km/h against 124 km/h for the 120i. The gap is 1.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i7 xDrive60 crosses the line in 12.86 s versus 15.02 s. The 2.16 s gap represents roughly 89 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i7 xDrive60 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 203 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i7 xDrive60 finishes in 23.17 s versus 27.09 s, with a 3.92 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i7 xDrive60 is capped at 240 km/h, the 120i at 235 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 10.76 seconds. The 2.26 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i7 xDrive60 G70 wins (4,66 s vs 6,91 s).
i7 xDrive60 G70 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i7 xDrive60 G70: 544 hp, ratio 4,85 kg/hp. 120i F40: 178 hp, ratio 7,81 kg/hp.
i7 xDrive60 G70: 240 km/h. 120i F40: 235 km/h.