Sur 0–100 km/h, P7 gagne (4,21 s vs 4,66 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.
| P7 | M550d xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,21 s−0,45 s | 4,66 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s−0,37 s | 12,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,25 s | 23,48 s+1,77 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 170 km/h | 250 km/h−80 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,81 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,89 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 | P7 | M550d xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 1,26 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,85 s | 2,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,09 s | 3,41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,21 s | 4,66 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,64 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,67 s | 10,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | — | 17,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,55 s | 12,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,25 s | 23,48 s |
| Top speed limited | 170 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 | 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 | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 955 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the P7 hits 100 km/h in 4.22 s versus 4.66 s for the Bmw M550d xDrive. The instant torque of 655 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the P7 leads by 0.45 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the P7 is doing 147 km/h against 143 km/h for the Bmw M550d xDrive. The gap is 0.33 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the P7 crosses the line in 12.54 s versus 12.91 s. The 0.37 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The P7 maxes out at 170 km/h while the Bmw M550d xDrive keeps accelerating towards 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.05 s.
Around 584 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw M550d xDrive overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 80 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M550d xDrive finishes in 23.48 s versus 25.24 s. The 1.77 s delta in favour of the Bmw M550d xDrive shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the P7 is capped at 170 km/h, the Bmw M550d 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.
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 7.15 seconds. The 0.45 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, P7 gagne (4,21 s vs 4,66 s).
P7 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,21 secondes (simulation calibrée).
P7 : 424 hp, ratio 4,81 kg/hp. M550d xDrive G30 : 400 hp, ratio 4,89 kg/hp.
P7 : 170 km/h. M550d xDrive G30 : 250 km/h.