Sur 0–100 km/h, M550d xDrive G30 gagne (4,66 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.
| M550d xDrive G30 | 530d Touring G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s−1,08 s | 5,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,92 s−1,13 s | 14,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,48 s−2,28 s | 25,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,89 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,60 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 | M550d xDrive G30 | 530d Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,29 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,04 s | 2,17 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,66 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,21 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,48 s | 14,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,02 s | 24,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,92 s | 14,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,48 s | 25,76 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 | 400 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 760 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 955 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M550d xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.66 s versus 5.74 s for the Bmw 530d Touring. At this point, the Bmw M550d xDrive leads by 1.08 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M550d xDrive is doing 143 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw 530d Touring. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M550d xDrive crosses the line in 12.91 s versus 14.04 s. The 1.13 s gap represents roughly 49 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M550d xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 199 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M550d xDrive finishes in 23.48 s versus 25.76 s, with a 2.28 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.
The Bmw M550d xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 530d Touring’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M550d xDrive and the Bmw 530d Touring 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 (4.89 kg/hp vs 6.60 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 1.08 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, M550d xDrive G30 gagne (4,66 s vs 5,74 s).
M550d xDrive G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,66 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M550d xDrive G30 : 400 hp, ratio 4,89 kg/hp. 530d Touring G30 : 265 hp, ratio 6,60 kg/hp.
M550d xDrive G30 : 250 km/h. 530d Touring G30 : 250 km/h.