Sur 0–100 km/h, 330d F30 gagne (5,40 s vs 5,67 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 | 330d F30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,67 s | 5,40 s+0,27 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,96 s | 13,72 s+0,24 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,56 s | 25,01 s+0,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,52 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,78 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 | 530d Touring G30 | 330d F30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,26 s | 1,38 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,10 s | 2,24 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,96 s | 3,90 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,67 s | 5,40 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,81 s | 7,31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,78 s | 12,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,32 s | 21,37 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,96 s | 13,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,56 s | 25,01 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 | 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 | 258 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 560 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 330d hits 100 km/h in 5.40 s versus 5.67 s for the Bmw 530d Touring. The 0.27 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 330d is doing 134 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw 530d Touring. The gap is 0.09 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 330d crosses the line in 13.71 s versus 13.96 s. The 0.25 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 330d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 181 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 330d finishes in 25.01 s versus 25.56 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 330d 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 (6.52 kg/hp vs 6.78 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.07 seconds. The 0.27 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, 330d F30 gagne (5,40 s vs 5,67 s).
530d Touring G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,67 secondes (simulation calibrée).
530d Touring G30 : 286 hp, ratio 6,52 kg/hp. 330d F30 : 258 hp, ratio 6,78 kg/hp.
530d Touring G30 : 250 km/h. 330d F30 : 250 km/h.