Over 0–100 km/h, 296 GTS wins (2,95 s vs 4,96 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 296 GTS | 840d xDrive G15 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2.95 s | 4.96 s | 2.01 s · 296 GTS |
| 400 m standing start | 10.39 s | 13.27 s | 2.88 s · 296 GTS |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.79 s | 24.14 s | 5.35 s · 296 GTS |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 330 km/h | 250 km/h | 80 km/h · 296 GTS |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.48 kg/hp | 5.72 kg/hp | better ratio · 296 GTS |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 296 GTS | 840d xDrive G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.87 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.46 s | 2.10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.34 s | 3.58 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2.95 s | 4.96 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.67 s | 6.70 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.56 s | 11.43 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 8.20 s | 18.72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.39 s | 13.27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.79 s | 24.14 s |
| Top speed limited | 330 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 | 620 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 740 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 830 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 296 GTS hits 100 km/h in 2.95 s versus 4.96 s for the 840d xDrive. The instant torque of 740 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 296 GTS leads by 2.01 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 296 GTS is doing 181 km/h against 139 km/h for the 840d xDrive. The gap is 1.78 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 296 GTS crosses the line in 10.39 s versus 13.26 s. The 2.87 s gap represents roughly 130 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 296 GTS continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 251 km/h versus 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 296 GTS finishes in 18.79 s versus 24.13 s, with a 5.35 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 840d 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 7.70 seconds. The 2.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 296 GTS wins (2,95 s vs 4,96 s).
296 GTS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
296 GTS: 620 hp, ratio 2,48 kg/hp. 840d xDrive G15: 320 hp, ratio 5,72 kg/hp.
296 GTS: 330 km/h. 840d xDrive G15: 250 km/h.