Sur 0–100 km/h, 330i xDrive G20 gagne (5,58 s vs 7,70 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.
| 330i xDrive G20 | IS 300 AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s−2,12 s | 7,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,85 s−1,81 s | 15,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s−2,54 s | 27,75 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+40 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,07 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,08 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 | 330i xDrive G20 | IS 300 AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 2,13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,23 s | 3,60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,98 s | 5,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,58 s | 7,70 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,57 s | 10,18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,07 s | 16,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21,78 s | 28,19 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,85 s | 15,66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,21 s | 27,75 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 210 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| 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 |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 735 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Bmw 330i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.59 s versus 7.70 s for the IS 300 AWD. At this point, the Bmw 330i xDrive leads by 2.12 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 330i xDrive is doing 132 km/h against 122 km/h for the IS 300 AWD. The gap is 1.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 330i xDrive crosses the line in 13.85 s versus 15.66 s. The 1.81 s gap represents roughly 75 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 330i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 173 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 330i xDrive finishes in 25.20 s versus 27.75 s, with a 2.54 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 330i xDrive is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the IS 300 AWD at 210 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.07 kg/hp vs 7.08 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.57 seconds. The 2.12 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 7,70 s).
330i xDrive G20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,58 secondes (simulation calibrée).
330i xDrive G20 : 258 hp, ratio 6,07 kg/hp. IS 300 AWD : 245 hp, ratio 7,08 kg/hp.
330i xDrive G20 : 250 km/h. IS 300 AWD : 210 km/h.