Over 0–100 km/h, XM 50e G09 wins (5,19 s vs 5,36 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.
| XM 50e G09 | 745Le G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s−0,17 s | 5,36 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s−0,03 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s | 23,97 s+0,33 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,50 kg/hp | 5,19 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | XM 50e G09 | 745Le G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,39 s | 1,54 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,33 s | 2,56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,82 s | 4,08 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,19 s | 5,36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,88 s | 6,93 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,59 s | 11,15 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,84 s | 17,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,44 s | 13,47 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,30 s | 23,97 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 | 476 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 620 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 045 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw XM 50e hits 100 km/h in 5.19 s versus 5.36 s for the Bmw 745Le. At this point, the Bmw XM 50e leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw XM 50e is doing 139 km/h against 141 km/h for the Bmw 745Le. The gap is 0.14 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw XM 50e crosses the line in 13.44 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 745Le finishes in 23.97 s versus 24.30 s. The 0.33 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
The Bmw XM 50e features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 745Le’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw XM 50e and the Bmw 745Le 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.50 kg/hp vs 5.19 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.89 seconds. The 0.17 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, XM 50e G09 wins (5,19 s vs 5,36 s).
XM 50e G09 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,19 seconds (calibrated simulation).
XM 50e G09: 476 hp, ratio 5,50 kg/hp. 745Le G11: 394 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp.
XM 50e G09: 250 km/h. 745Le G11: 250 km/h.