Sur 0–100 km/h, Giulia Veloce gagne (5,25 s vs 5,65 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 G30 | Giulia Veloce | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 5,25 s+0,40 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,97 s | 13,56 s+0,41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,56 s | 24,89 s+0,67 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+10 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,52 kg/hp | 5,68 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 G30 | Giulia Veloce |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,30 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,14 s | 2,11 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,95 s | 3,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,65 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,80 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,76 s | 12,32 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,32 s | 21,59 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,97 s | 13,56 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,56 s | 24,89 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 865 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 590 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Giulia Veloce 2024 | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Giulia Veloce hits 100 km/h in 5.26 s versus 5.65 s for the Bmw 530d. At this point, the Giulia Veloce leads by 0.40 s and sits roughly 1 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Giulia Veloce is doing 135 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw 530d. The gap is 0.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Giulia Veloce crosses the line in 13.56 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.40 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Giulia Veloce continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Giulia Veloce finishes in 24.89 s versus 25.56 s, with a 0.67 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 530d is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph — industry threshold) km/h, the Giulia Veloce at 240 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 (6.52 kg/hp vs 5.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.05 seconds. The 0.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, Giulia Veloce gagne (5,25 s vs 5,65 s).
530d G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,65 secondes (simulation calibrée).
530d G30 : 286 hp, ratio 6,52 kg/hp. Giulia Veloce : 280 hp, ratio 5,68 kg/hp.
530d G30 : 250 km/h. Giulia Veloce : 240 km/h.