Sur 0–100 km/h, 530d xDrive G30 gagne (5,44 s vs 5,53 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.
| 330d Touring G20 | 530d xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,53 s | 5,44 s+0,09 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,84 s | 13,76 s+0,08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,34 s | 25,16 s+0,18 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,47 kg/hp | 6,40 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 330d Touring G20 | 530d xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 1,31 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,08 s | 2,13 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,90 s | 3,83 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,53 s | 5,44 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,59 s | 7,45 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,39 s | 13,04 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,70 s | 21,96 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,84 s | 13,76 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,34 s | 25,16 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 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 | 265 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 330d Touring | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 695 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 530d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.44 s versus 5.53 s for the Bmw 330d Touring. The 0.09 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 530d xDrive is doing 132 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw 330d Touring. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 530d xDrive crosses the line in 13.76 s versus 13.83 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 530d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 182 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 530d xDrive finishes in 25.16 s versus 25.34 s, with a 0.18 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 330d Touring and the Bmw 530d xDrive are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.47 kg/hp vs 6.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.80 seconds. The 0.09 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, 530d xDrive G30 gagne (5,44 s vs 5,53 s).
330d Touring G20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,53 secondes (simulation calibrée).
330d Touring G20 : 265 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp. 530d xDrive G30 : 265 hp, ratio 6,40 kg/hp.
330d Touring G20 : 250 km/h. 530d xDrive G30 : 250 km/h.