Over 0–100 km/h, E 400 e 4MATIC W214 and 740Ld xDrive G11 are neck and neck (5,24 s vs 5,30 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 | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | 740Ld xDrive G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.24 s | 0.06 s · 740Ld xDrive G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.57 s | 13.54 s | 0.03 s · 740Ld xDrive G11 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.58 s | 24.61 s | 0.03 s · E 400 e 4MATIC W214 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.89 kg/hp | 5.98 kg/hp | better ratio · E 400 e 4MATIC W214 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | E 400 e 4MATIC W214 | 740Ld xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.36 s | 1.31 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.06 s · tight gap | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.74 s · tight gap | 3.77 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.30 s | 5.24 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.13 s | 7.10 s · tight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.19 s | 12.16 s · tight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 19.66 s | 19.91 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.57 s | 13.54 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.58 s · tight gap | 24.61 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 381 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 245 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 915 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 740Ld xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.24 s versus 5.31 s for the E 400 e 4MATIC. Despite lacking instant torque, 320 hp of power compensates. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 740Ld xDrive is doing 136 km/h against 135 km/h for the E 400 e 4MATIC. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 740Ld xDrive crosses the line in 13.54 s versus 13.57 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, nothing changes. Same ceiling, same acceleration, same trajectory - both rivals run in formation to the line. The 0.03 s gap at 1,000 metres confirms what the specs already suggested: on track, they’re interchangeable. The real contest happens elsewhere - range, comfort, charging network reliability.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the E 400 e 4MATIC and the 740Ld xDrive 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.
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 8.31 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, E 400 e 4MATIC W214 and 740Ld xDrive G11 are neck and neck (5,24 s vs 5,30 s, no significant gap).
E 400 e 4MATIC W214 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,30 seconds (calibrated simulation).
E 400 e 4MATIC W214: 381 hp, ratio 5,89 kg/hp. 740Ld xDrive G11: 320 hp, ratio 5,98 kg/hp.
E 400 e 4MATIC W214: 250 km/h. 740Ld xDrive G11: 250 km/h.