Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 and 745Le xDrive G11 are neck and neck (5,04 s vs 5,13 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 | Taycan J1.1 | 745Le xDrive G11 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.04 s | 0.08 s · 745Le xDrive G11 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 13.29 s | 0.26 s · Taycan J1.1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 24.03 s | 1.12 s · Taycan J1.1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 250 km/h | 20 km/h · 745Le xDrive G11 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.15 kg/hp | 5.34 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan J1.1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan J1.1 | 745Le xDrive G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.53 s | 1.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.55 s | 2.16 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 3.69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.13 s | 5.04 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.30 s | 6.75 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.95 s | 11.34 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.43 s | 18.16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.03 s | 13.29 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.91 s | 24.03 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 | 402 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 345 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 071 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 105 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 745Le xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.05 s versus 5.13 s for the Taycan. The 0.08 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 745Le xDrive is doing 139 km/h against 148 km/h for the Taycan. The gap is 0.06 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan crosses the line in 13.02 s versus 13.29 s. The 0.27 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 195 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan finishes in 22.91 s versus 24.03 s, with a 1.12 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), the 745Le xDrive never recovers its launch deficit.
The 745Le xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Taycan’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Taycan is capped at 230 km/h, the 745Le xDrive at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.15 kg/hp vs 5.34 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.74 seconds. The 0.08 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan J1.1 and 745Le xDrive G11 are neck and neck (5,04 s vs 5,13 s, no significant gap).
Taycan J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan J1.1: 402 hp, ratio 5,15 kg/hp. 745Le xDrive G11: 394 hp, ratio 5,34 kg/hp.
Taycan J1.1: 230 km/h. 745Le xDrive G11: 250 km/h.