Over 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive Touring G20 wins (4,58 s vs 6,25 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.
| M340i xDrive Touring G20 | 730Ld G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s−1,67 s | 6,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,74 s−1,72 s | 14,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s−2,93 s | 26,04 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,73 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,87 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 Touring G20 | 730Ld G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,66 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,92 s | 2,74 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,28 s | 4,56 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,58 s | 6,25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,07 s | 8,37 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,05 s | 14,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,02 s | 23,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,74 s | 14,46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,11 s | 26,04 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 | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the M340i xDrive Touring hits 100 km/h in 4.58 s versus 6.25 s for the 730Ld. At this point, the M340i xDrive Touring leads by 1.67 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M340i xDrive Touring is doing 145 km/h against 129 km/h for the 730Ld. The gap is 1.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M340i xDrive Touring crosses the line in 12.74 s versus 14.46 s. The 1.72 s gap represents roughly 74 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M340i xDrive Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 203 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M340i xDrive Touring finishes in 23.11 s versus 26.03 s, with a 2.92 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 Touring and the 730Ld 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 (4.73 kg/hp vs 6.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.61 seconds. The 1.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive Touring G20 wins (4,58 s vs 6,25 s).
M340i xDrive Touring G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,58 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M340i xDrive Touring G20: 374 hp, ratio 4,73 kg/hp. 730Ld G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp.
M340i xDrive Touring G20: 250 km/h. 730Ld G11: 250 km/h.