Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 5,30 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.
| G6 | i5 xDrive40 G60 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,80 s−1,50 s | 5,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,03 s−1,56 s | 13,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s−1,69 s | 24,58 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 215 km/h−15 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,41 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,79 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 | G6 | i5 xDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,76 s | 2,39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,86 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,80 s | 5,30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,01 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,63 s | 12,04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,99 s | 19,54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,03 s | 13,59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s | 24,58 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 215 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 480 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor AWD |
| Torque | 660 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 115 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 590 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
Off the line, the G6 hits 100 km/h in 3.80 s versus 5.30 s for the i5 xDrive40. At this point, the G6 leads by 1.50 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the G6 is doing 152 km/h against 137 km/h for the i5 xDrive40. The gap is 1.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 12.03 s versus 13.59 s. The 1.56 s gap represents roughly 71 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the G6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the G6 finishes in 22.89 s versus 24.58 s, with a 1.68 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (215 km/h), the i5 xDrive40 never recovers its launch deficit.
The G6 features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the i5 xDrive40’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 G6 is capped at 200 km/h, the i5 xDrive40 at 215 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 electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.41 kg/hp vs 5.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.09 seconds. The 1.50 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 5,30 s).
G6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. i5 xDrive40 G60: 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
G6: 200 km/h. i5 xDrive40 G60: 215 km/h.