Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 and 530e G30 are neck and neck (5,91 s vs 5,93 s, no significant gap).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 330e G20 | 530e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.91 s | 5.93 s | 0.02 s · 330e G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.10 s | 14.19 s | 0.09 s · 330e G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.24 s | 25.74 s | 0.50 s · 330e G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 235 km/h | 5 km/h · 530e G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.06 kg/hp | 6.28 kg/hp | better ratio · 330e G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 330e G20 | 530e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.62 s | 1.62 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.70 s | 2.70 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.39 s · tight gap | 4.42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.91 s · tight gap | 5.93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.80 s · tight gap | 7.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 12.96 s | 13.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 20.88 s | 23.74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.10 s · tight gap | 14.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.24 s | 25.74 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 235 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 | 292 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 292 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 330e hits 100 km/h in 5.91 s versus 5.93 s for the 530e. The 0.02 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 330e is doing 134 km/h against 133 km/h for the 530e. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330e crosses the line in 14.09 s versus 14.18 s. The 0.09 s gap represents roughly 4 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 330e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 188 km/h versus 182 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 330e finishes in 25.24 s versus 25.73 s, with a 0.49 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 330e is capped at 230 km/h, the 530e at 235 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 (6.06 kg/hp vs 6.28 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.03 seconds. The 0.02 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 530e G30 are neck and neck (5,91 s vs 5,93 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. 530e G30: 292 hp, ratio 6,28 kg/hp.
330e G20: 230 km/h. 530e G30: 235 km/h.