Over 0–100 km/h, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 5,30 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | P7 | i5 xDrive40 G60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 5.30 s | 1.08 s · P7 |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 13.59 s | 1.04 s · P7 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 24.58 s | 0.67 s · i5 xDrive40 G60 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 215 km/h | 45 km/h · i5 xDrive40 G60 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.81 kg/hp | 5.79 kg/hp | better ratio · P7 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | P7 | i5 xDrive40 G60 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.11 s | 1.43 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.85 s | 2.39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.09 s | 3.92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.21 s | 5.30 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.64 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.67 s | 12.04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 19.54 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.55 s | 13.59 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.25 s | 24.58 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 215 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 | 424 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 655 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 040 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 P7 hits 100 km/h in 4.22 s versus 5.30 s for the i5 xDrive40. At this point, the P7 leads by 1.09 s and sits roughly 13 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 147 km/h against 137 km/h for the i5 xDrive40. The gap is 0.80 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 13.59 s. The 1.04 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The P7 maxes out at 170 km/h while the i5 xDrive40 keeps accelerating towards 215 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.79 s.
Around 845 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the i5 xDrive40 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 45 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the i5 xDrive40 finishes in 24.58 s versus 25.24 s. The 0.67 s delta in favour of the i5 xDrive40 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
The P7 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 P7 is capped at 170 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 (4.81 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 1.09 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, P7 wins (4,21 s vs 5,30 s).
P7 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
P7: 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp. i5 xDrive40 G60: 394 hp, ratio 5,79 kg/hp.
P7: 170 km/h. i5 xDrive40 G60: 215 km/h.