Over 0–100 km/h, M550d xDrive Touring G30 wins (4,55 s vs 5,24 s).
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 Touring G30 | 740Ld xDrive G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s−0,69 s | 5,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,82 s−0,72 s | 13,54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,34 s−1,27 s | 24,61 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,98 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 Touring G30 | 740Ld xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,18 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,96 s | 2,17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,33 s | 3,77 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,55 s | 5,24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,12 s | 7,10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,37 s | 12,16 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,69 s | 19,91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,82 s | 13,54 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,34 s | 24,61 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 | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 915 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the M550d xDrive Touring hits 100 km/h in 4.56 s versus 5.24 s for the 740Ld xDrive. At this point, the M550d xDrive Touring leads by 0.69 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M550d xDrive Touring is doing 144 km/h against 136 km/h for the 740Ld xDrive. The gap is 0.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M550d xDrive Touring crosses the line in 12.82 s versus 13.54 s. The 0.72 s gap represents roughly 33 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M550d xDrive Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M550d xDrive Touring finishes in 23.33 s versus 24.60 s, with a 1.27 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 Touring and the 740Ld 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 (4.89 kg/hp vs 5.98 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.19 seconds. The 0.69 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, M550d xDrive Touring G30 wins (4,55 s vs 5,24 s).
M550d xDrive Touring G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,55 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M550d xDrive Touring G30: 400 hp, ratio 4,89 kg/hp. 740Ld xDrive G11: 320 hp, ratio 5,98 kg/hp.
M550d xDrive Touring G30: 250 km/h. 740Ld xDrive G11: 250 km/h.