Over 0–100 km/h, 330d F30 wins (5,40 s vs 5,72 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 330d F30 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.40 s | 5.72 s | 0.32 s · 330d F30 |
| 400 m standing start | 13.72 s | 14.16 s | 0.44 s · 330d F30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.01 s | 26.28 s | 1.27 s · 330d F30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 224 km/h | 26 km/h · 330d F30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.78 kg/hp | 6.71 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 330d F30 | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.38 s · tight gap | 1.51 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.24 s | 2.52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3.90 s | 4.19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.40 s | 5.72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.31 s | 7.74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.66 s | 14.66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.37 s | 29.94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.72 s | 14.16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.01 s | 26.28 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 224 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 | 258 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 560 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the 330d hits 100 km/h in 5.40 s versus 5.72 s for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. Despite lacking instant torque, 258 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 330d leads by 0.32 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 330d is doing 134 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap is 0.26 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330d crosses the line in 13.71 s versus 14.16 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 330d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 330d finishes in 25.01 s versus 26.28 s, with a 1.27 s lead.
The 330d features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model 3 Long Range RWD’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 330d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD at 225 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 9.03 seconds. The 0.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 330d F30 wins (5,40 s vs 5,72 s).
330d F30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,40 seconds (calibrated simulation).
330d F30: 258 hp, ratio 6,78 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
330d F30: 250 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h.