Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 5,32 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | M240i F44 | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 5.32 s | 0.66 s · M240i F44 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 13.54 s | 0.76 s · M240i F44 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.03 s | 24.73 s | 1.70 s · M240i F44 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.49 kg/hp | 6.13 kg/hp | better ratio · M240i F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | M240i F44 | 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.33 s | 1.17 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.21 s | 1.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.53 s · tight gap | 3.63 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.67 s | 5.32 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.03 s | 7.19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.80 s | 12.49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15.52 s | 20.49 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.78 s | 13.54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23.03 s | 24.73 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 000 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 5.32 s for the 740Le xDrive iPerformance. Despite lacking instant torque, 340 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 740Le xDrive iPerformance is 1 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the M240i is doing 147 km/h against 134 km/h for the 740Le xDrive iPerformance. The gap is 0.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 13.54 s. The 0.76 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 188 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 24.72 s, with a 1.69 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
The 740Le xDrive iPerformance features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the M240i’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 share the same electronic speed cap: the M240i and the 740Le xDrive iPerformance are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
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 8.34 seconds. The 0.66 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 wins (4,67 s vs 5,32 s).
M240i F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,67 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M240i F44: 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 326 hp, ratio 6,13 kg/hp.
M240i F44: 250 km/h. 740Le xDrive iPerformance G11: 250 km/h.