Over 0–100 km/h, i7 xDrive60 G70 wins (4,66 s vs 5,25 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 | 540i G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s−0,59 s | 5,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s−0,57 s | 13,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s−0,94 s | 24,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 240 km/h | 250 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,85 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,06 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 | 540i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,44 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,51 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,09 s | 6,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,15 s | 11,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,03 s | 18,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,86 s | 13,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,17 s | 24,11 s |
| Top speed limited | 240 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 | 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 | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw i7 xDrive60 hits 100 km/h in 4.66 s versus 5.25 s for the Bmw 540i. The instant torque of 745 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Bmw i7 xDrive60 leads by 0.59 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw i7 xDrive60 is doing 145 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw 540i. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw i7 xDrive60 crosses the line in 12.86 s versus 13.43 s. The 0.57 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw i7 xDrive60 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 203 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw i7 xDrive60 finishes in 23.17 s versus 24.11 s, with a 0.94 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (240 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw i7 xDrive60 is capped at 240 km/h, the Bmw 540i 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 7.85 seconds. The 0.59 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 5,25 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. 540i G30: 333 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
i7 xDrive60 G70: 240 km/h. 540i G30: 250 km/h.