Sur 0–100 km/h, 330i xDrive G20 gagne (5,58 s vs 5,74 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.
| 530d Touring G30 | 330i xDrive G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,74 s | 5,58 s+0,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,05 s | 13,85 s+0,20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,76 s | 25,21 s+0,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,60 kg/hp | 6,07 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 | 530d Touring G30 | 330i xDrive G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,23 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,01 s | 3,98 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,74 s | 5,58 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,93 s | 7,57 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,08 s | 13,07 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,25 s | 21,78 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,05 s | 13,85 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,76 s | 25,21 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 330i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.59 s versus 5.74 s for the Bmw 530d Touring. The 0.16 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 330i xDrive is doing 132 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw 530d Touring. The gap is 0.07 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 330i xDrive crosses the line in 13.85 s versus 14.04 s. The 0.20 s gap represents roughly 9 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 330i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 330i xDrive finishes in 25.20 s versus 25.76 s, with a 0.55 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 530d Touring and the Bmw 330i 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 (6.60 kg/hp vs 6.07 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 0.16 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, 330i xDrive G20 gagne (5,58 s vs 5,74 s).
530d Touring G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,74 secondes (simulation calibrée).
530d Touring G30 : 265 hp, ratio 6,60 kg/hp. 330i xDrive G20 : 258 hp, ratio 6,07 kg/hp.
530d Touring G30 : 250 km/h. 330i xDrive G20 : 250 km/h.