Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 7,74 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 488 GTB | 420i xDrive G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 7.74 s | 4.71 s · 488 GTB |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 15.61 s | 5.41 s · 488 GTB |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 28.72 s | 10.45 s · 488 GTB |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h | 234 km/h | 105 km/h · 488 GTB |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.20 kg/hp | 8.64 kg/hp | better ratio · 488 GTB |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 488 GTB | 420i xDrive G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.90 s | 1.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.50 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.42 s | 5.26 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 7.74 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.65 s | 10.94 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.27 s | 20.29 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.58 s | 38.25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 15.61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 28.72 s |
| Top speed | 339 km/h | 234 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 | 669 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 590 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 488 GTB hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 7.74 s for the 420i xDrive. At this point, the 488 GTB leads by 4.71 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 115 km/h for the 420i xDrive. The gap is 3.24 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 15.61 s. The 5.41 s gap represents roughly 195 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 488 GTB continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 261 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 28.71 s, with a 10.45 s lead.
Electronically capped at 238 km/h, the 420i 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (2.20 kg/hp vs 8.64 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.85 seconds. The 4.71 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 7,74 s).
488 GTB goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
488 GTB: 669 hp, ratio 2,20 kg/hp. 420i xDrive G22: 184 hp, ratio 8,64 kg/hp.
488 GTB: 339 km/h. 420i xDrive G22: 234 km/h.