Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 and 730d xDrive G11 are neck and neck (5,91 s vs 5,98 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 730d xDrive G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 5.91 s | 0.07 s · 730d xDrive G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 14.19 s | 0.08 s · 730d xDrive G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 25.96 s | 0.45 s · 730d xDrive G11 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 250 km/h | 20 km/h · 730d xDrive G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.23 kg/hp | 6.96 kg/hp | better ratio · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 730d xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s · tight gap | 1.33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s · tight gap | 2.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s · tight gap | 4.13 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 5.91 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.25 s | 8.16 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.16 s | 14.44 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.87 s | 24.62 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 14.19 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 25.96 s |
| Top speed limited | 230 km/h | 250 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 845 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 730d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.91 s versus 5.98 s for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. Despite lacking instant torque, 265 hp of power compensates. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 730d xDrive is doing 128 km/h against 127 km/h for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 0.00 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 730d xDrive crosses the line in 14.19 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.08 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 730d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 178 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 730d xDrive finishes in 25.95 s versus 26.41 s, with a 0.45 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 730d xDrive never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 and 730d xDrive G11 are neck and neck (5,91 s vs 5,98 s, no significant gap).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp. 730d xDrive G11: 265 hp, ratio 6,96 kg/hp.
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. 730d xDrive G11: 250 km/h.