Sur 0–100 km/h, e-tron GT quattro gagne (4,14 s vs 4,67 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.
| e-tron GT quattro | 545e xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s−0,54 s | 4,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,36 s−0,56 s | 12,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,46 s−0,94 s | 23,40 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 245 km/h | 250 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,95 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,94 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 | e-tron GT quattro | 545e xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,13 s | 1,21 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,88 s | 2,02 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,08 s | 3,41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,14 s | 4,67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,47 s | 6,25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,25 s | 10,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14,74 s | 16,71 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,36 s | 12,92 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,46 s | 23,40 s |
| Top speed limited | 245 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 | 577 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 830 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 280 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Unknown |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 394 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 945 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the e-tron GT quattro hits 100 km/h in 4.14 s versus 4.68 s for the Bmw 545e xDrive. At this point, the e-tron GT quattro leads by 0.54 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the e-tron GT quattro is doing 149 km/h against 143 km/h for the Bmw 545e xDrive. The gap is 0.38 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the e-tron GT quattro crosses the line in 12.36 s versus 12.91 s. The 0.55 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the e-tron GT quattro continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 208 km/h versus 200 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the e-tron GT quattro finishes in 22.46 s versus 23.40 s, with a 0.94 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (245 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the e-tron GT quattro is capped at 245 km/h, the Bmw 545e 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.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.95 kg/hp vs 4.94 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.16 seconds. The 0.54 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, e-tron GT quattro gagne (4,14 s vs 4,67 s).
e-tron GT quattro passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,14 secondes (simulation calibrée).
e-tron GT quattro : 577 hp, ratio 3,95 kg/hp. 545e xDrive G30 : 394 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp.
e-tron GT quattro : 245 km/h. 545e xDrive G30 : 250 km/h.