Over 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive G20 wins (4,32 s vs 5,09 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.
| M340i xDrive G20 | 740d xDrive G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,32 s−0,77 s | 5,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,47 s−0,91 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,65 s−1,69 s | 24,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,77 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,75 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 | M340i xDrive G20 | 740d xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,66 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,32 s | 5,09 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,76 s | 6,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,55 s | 11,77 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,10 s | 19,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,47 s | 13,38 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,65 s | 24,34 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 382 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 823 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 955 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the M340i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.32 s versus 5.09 s for the 740d xDrive. At this point, the M340i xDrive leads by 0.77 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M340i xDrive is doing 147 km/h against 137 km/h for the 740d xDrive. The gap is 0.59 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M340i xDrive crosses the line in 12.46 s versus 13.37 s. The 0.91 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M340i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M340i xDrive finishes in 22.65 s versus 24.34 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.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the M340i xDrive and the 740d xDrive 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.77 kg/hp vs 5.75 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.92 seconds. The 0.77 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive G20 wins (4,32 s vs 5,09 s).
M340i xDrive G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M340i xDrive G20: 382 hp, ratio 4,77 kg/hp. 740d xDrive G11: 340 hp, ratio 5,75 kg/hp.
M340i xDrive G20: 250 km/h. 740d xDrive G11: 250 km/h.