Over 0–100 km/h, 488 GTB wins (3,03 s vs 4,90 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 | 840d xDrive Gran Coupe G15 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 4.90 s | 1.87 s · 488 GTB |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 13.21 s | 3.01 s · 488 GTB |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 24.10 s | 5.83 s · 488 GTB |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 339 km/h | 250 km/h | 89 km/h · 488 GTB |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.20 kg/hp | 5.87 kg/hp | better ratio · 488 GTB |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 488 GTB | 840d xDrive Gran Coupe G15 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0.90 s | 1.19 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.50 s | 1.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.42 s | 3.50 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.03 s | 4.90 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3.65 s | 6.64 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5.27 s | 11.45 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7.58 s | 18.76 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10.20 s | 13.21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18.27 s | 24.10 s |
| Top speed limited | 339 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 | 669 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 995 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 488 GTB hits 100 km/h in 3.03 s versus 4.90 s for the 840d xDrive Gran Coupe. At this point, the 488 GTB leads by 1.87 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 488 GTB is doing 188 km/h against 138 km/h for the 840d xDrive Gran Coupe. The gap is 1.77 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 488 GTB crosses the line in 10.20 s versus 13.20 s. The 3.01 s gap represents roughly 135 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 193 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 488 GTB finishes in 18.27 s versus 24.10 s, with a 5.83 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 840d xDrive Gran Coupe 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 5.87 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.67 seconds. The 1.87 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 4,90 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. 840d xDrive Gran Coupe G15: 340 hp, ratio 5,87 kg/hp.
488 GTB: 339 km/h. 840d xDrive Gran Coupe G15: 250 km/h.