Sur 0–100 km/h, 430i G22 gagne (5,73 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 | 430i G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,74 s | 5,73 s+0,01 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,05 s | 13,98 s+0,07 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,76 s | 25,35 s+0,41 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,60 kg/hp | 5,99 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 | 430i G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,42 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,17 s | 2,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,01 s | 4,12 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,74 s | 5,73 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,93 s | 7,73 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,08 s | 13,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,25 s | 22,00 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,05 s | 13,98 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,76 s | 25,35 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 545 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 430i | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 430i hits 100 km/h in 5.73 s versus 5.74 s for the Bmw 530d Touring. The 0.01 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 530d Touring is doing 129 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 430i. The gap is 0.05 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 430i crosses the line in 13.97 s versus 14.04 s. The 0.07 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 430i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 430i finishes in 25.35 s versus 25.76 s, with a 0.41 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 430i 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 5.99 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 0.01 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, 430i G22 gagne (5,73 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. 430i G22 : 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.
530d Touring G30 : 250 km/h. 430i G22 : 250 km/h.