Over 0–100 km/h, M550d xDrive G30 wins (4,66 s vs 5,30 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.
| M550d xDrive G30 | 740i G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s−0,64 s | 5,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,92 s−0,61 s | 13,53 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,48 s−0,99 s | 24,47 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,49 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 | M550d xDrive G30 | 740i G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 2,23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 3,81 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 5,30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,21 s | 7,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,48 s | 11,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,02 s | 19,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,92 s | 13,53 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,48 s | 24,47 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 | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 955 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 540 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 090 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the M550d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.66 s versus 5.31 s for the 740i. At this point, the M550d xDrive leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M550d xDrive is doing 143 km/h against 137 km/h for the 740i. The gap is 0.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M550d xDrive crosses the line in 12.91 s versus 13.53 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the M550d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 199 km/h versus 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M550d xDrive finishes in 23.48 s versus 24.47 s, with a 0.99 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 M550d xDrive and the 740i 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 (4.89 kg/hp vs 5.49 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.13 seconds. The 0.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M550d xDrive G30 wins (4,66 s vs 5,30 s).
M550d xDrive G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,66 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M550d xDrive G30: 400 hp, ratio 4,89 kg/hp. 740i G11: 381 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp.
M550d xDrive G30: 250 km/h. 740i G11: 250 km/h.