Over 0–100 km/h, 330d Touring G20 wins (5,42 s vs 5,67 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.
| 330d Touring G20 | 530d Touring G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,42 s−0,25 s | 5,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,75 s−0,21 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s−0,18 s | 25,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,19 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,52 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 | 330d Touring G20 | 530d Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,26 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,83 s | 2,10 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,71 s | 3,96 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,42 s | 5,67 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,58 s | 7,81 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,61 s | 13,78 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,38 s | 23,32 stight gap |
| 400 m standing start | 13,75 s | 13,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,38 s | 25,56 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 | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 330d Touring hits 100 km/h in 5.42 s versus 5.67 s for the 530d Touring. At this point, the 330d Touring leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 330d Touring is doing 130 km/h against 130 km/h for the 530d Touring. The gap is 0.22 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330d Touring crosses the line in 13.75 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 330d Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 330d Touring finishes in 25.38 s versus 25.56 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 330d Touring and the 530d Touring 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 (6.19 kg/hp vs 6.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.07 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 330d Touring G20 wins (5,42 s vs 5,67 s).
330d Touring G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,42 seconds (calibrated simulation).
330d Touring G20: 286 hp, ratio 6,19 kg/hp. 530d Touring G30: 286 hp, ratio 6,52 kg/hp.
330d Touring G20: 250 km/h. 530d Touring G30: 250 km/h.