Over 0–100 km/h, X7 xDrive50i G07 and 740i G11 are neck and neck (5,30 s vs 5,33 s, no significant gap).
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.
| X7 xDrive50i G07 | 740i G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,33 s | 5,30 s+0,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,57 s | 13,53 s+0,04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 s | 24,47 s+0,17 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,32 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 | X7 xDrive50i G07 | 740i G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,29 s | 2,23 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,81 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,33 s | 5,30 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,08 s | 7,08 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,00 s | 11,95 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 19,96 s | 19,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,57 s | 13,53 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,64 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 | 462 hp | 8 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 460 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 740i hits 100 km/h in 5.31 s versus 5.33 s for the X7 xDrive50i. The 0.03 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 740i is doing 137 km/h against 137 km/h for the X7 xDrive50i. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740i crosses the line in 13.53 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 740i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 192 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 740i finishes in 24.47 s versus 24.64 s, with a 0.17 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 X7 xDrive50i 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 (5.32 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 8.16 seconds. The 0.03 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, X7 xDrive50i G07 and 740i G11 are neck and neck (5,30 s vs 5,33 s, no significant gap).
X7 xDrive50i G07 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,33 seconds (calibrated simulation).
X7 xDrive50i G07: 462 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp. 740i G11: 381 hp, ratio 5,49 kg/hp.
X7 xDrive50i G07: 250 km/h. 740i G11: 250 km/h.