Over 0–100 km/h, 530e iPerformance G30 wins (6,16 s vs 6,28 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.
| 530e iPerformance G30 | 530e iPerformance G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,16 s−0,12 s | 6,28 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,35 s−0,05 s | 14,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,50 s | 26,31 s+0,19 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 233 km/h | 235 km/h−2 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,02 kg/hp | 7,02 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 | 530e iPerformance G30 | 530e iPerformance G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,28 s | 1,41 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,20 s | 4,29 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,16 s | 6,28 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,50 s | 8,42 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 15,52 s | 14,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,21 s | 26,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,35 s | 14,40 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,50 s | 26,31 s |
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 235 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 770 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 530e iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.16 s versus 6.28 s for the Bmw 530e iPerformance. At this point, the Bmw 530e iPerformance leads by 0.12 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 530e iPerformance is doing 126 km/h against 127 km/h for the Bmw 530e iPerformance. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 530e iPerformance crosses the line in 14.35 s versus 14.39 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 233 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed - the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 233 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 530e iPerformance finishes in 26.31 s versus 26.50 s. The 0.19 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 530e iPerformance and the Bmw 530e iPerformance are governed to 235 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.02 kg/hp vs 7.02 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.86 seconds. The 0.12 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 530e iPerformance G30 wins (6,16 s vs 6,28 s).
530e iPerformance G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,16 seconds (calibrated simulation).
530e iPerformance G30: 252 hp, ratio 7,02 kg/hp. 530e iPerformance G30: 252 hp, ratio 7,02 kg/hp.
530e iPerformance G30: 233 km/h. 530e iPerformance G30: 235 km/h.