Sur 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 gagne (3,93 s vs 4,24 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Taycan 4S J1.1 | 550e xDrive G60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,93 s−0,31 s | 4,24 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,07 s−0,20 s | 12,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,83 s−0,13 s | 21,96 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,14 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,41 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Taycan 4S J1.1 | 550e xDrive G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,07 s | 1,21 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,79 s | 2,01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,92 s | 3,21 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,93 s | 4,24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,20 s | 5,48 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,59 s | 8,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,40 s | 13,41 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 12,07 s | 12,27 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,83 s | 21,96 stight gap |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 523 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 640 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 164 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 489 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 700 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 155 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Taycan 4S hits 100 km/h in 3.93 s versus 4.24 s for the Bmw 550e xDrive. At this point, the Taycan 4S leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S is doing 153 km/h against 153 km/h for the Bmw 550e xDrive. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S crosses the line in 12.06 s versus 12.27 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S finishes in 21.83 s versus 21.96 s, with just 0.13 s to spare. The Bmw 550e xDrive fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Taycan 4S and the Bmw 550e xDrive are governed to 249 (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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.14 kg/hp vs 4.41 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.21 seconds. The 0.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S J1.1 gagne (3,93 s vs 4,24 s).
Taycan 4S J1.1 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 3,93 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Taycan 4S J1.1 : 523 hp, ratio 4,14 kg/hp. 550e xDrive G60 : 489 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp.
Taycan 4S J1.1 : 250 km/h. 550e xDrive G60 : 250 km/h.