Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 and 330e G20 are neck and neck (5,91 s vs 5,92 s, no significant gap).
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.
| 330e G20 | 330e G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,91 s−0,01 s | 5,92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,10 s−0,13 s | 14,23 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,24 s−1,01 s | 26,25 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,90 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 | 330e G20 | 330e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,62 s | 1,31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,70 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,39 s | 4,15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,91 s | 5,92 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,80 s | 8,21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12,96 s | 14,85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20,88 s | 27,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,10 s | 14,23 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,24 s | 26,25 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 330e hits 100 km/h in 5.91 s versus 5.92 s for the Bmw 330e. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 330e is doing 128 km/h against 134 km/h for the Bmw 330e. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 330e crosses the line in 14.09 s versus 14.23 s. The 0.14 s gap represents roughly 6 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 330e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 330e finishes in 25.24 s versus 26.25 s, with a 1.01 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 330e and the Bmw 330e are governed to 230 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.06 kg/hp vs 6.90 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.56 seconds. The 0.01 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 and 330e G20 are neck and neck (5,91 s vs 5,92 s, no significant gap).
330e G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,91 seconds (calibrated simulation).
330e G20: 292 hp, ratio 6,06 kg/hp. 330e G20: 252 hp, ratio 6,90 kg/hp.
330e G20: 230 km/h. 330e G20: 230 km/h.