Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 4,83 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 | M440i G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,80 s−1,02 s | 4,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,03 s−0,90 s | 12,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s−0,26 s | 23,15 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 250 km/h−50 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,41 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,53 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 | M440i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,06 s | 1,39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,76 s | 2,31 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,86 s | 3,68 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,80 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,01 s | 6,24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,63 s | 10,05 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,99 s | 15,69 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,03 s | 12,93 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,89 s | 23,15 s |
| Top speed limited | 200 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 | 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 | 374 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the G6 hits 100 km/h in 3.80 s versus 4.83 s for the Bmw M440i. The instant torque of 660 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the G6 leads by 1.02 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the G6 is doing 152 km/h against 146 km/h for the Bmw M440i. The gap is 0.76 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the G6 crosses the line in 12.03 s versus 12.93 s. The 0.90 s gap represents roughly 45 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The G6 maxes out at 200 km/h while the Bmw M440i keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.94 s.
At 1,000 metres, the G6 finishes in 22.89 s versus 23.15 s, with just 0.26 s to spare. The Bmw M440i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the G6 is capped at 200 km/h, the Bmw M440i 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.
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 7.06 seconds. The 1.02 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, G6 wins (3,80 s vs 4,83 s).
G6 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).
G6: 480 hp, ratio 4,41 kg/hp. M440i G22: 374 hp, ratio 4,53 kg/hp.
G6: 200 km/h. M440i G22: 250 km/h.