Over 0–100 km/h, 530e iPerformance G30 wins (6,28 s vs 10,41 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
6.28 s
10.41 s
| Measure | 530e iPerformance G30 | 216i Active Tourer G42 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.28 s | 10.41 s | 4.13 s · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.40 s | 17.51 s | 3.11 s · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.31 s | 31.92 s | 5.61 s · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 206 km/h | 29 km/h · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.02 kg/hp | 12.05 kg/hp | better ratio · 530e iPerformance G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 530e iPerformance G30 | 216i Active Tourer G42 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s | 2.21 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.35 s | 3.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.29 s | 7.14 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.28 s | 10.41 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.42 s | 14.77 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.95 s | 28.87 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.50 s | 74.52 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.40 s | 17.51 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.31 s | 31.92 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 206 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
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 | 122 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 230 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission |
Off the line, the 530e iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.28 s versus 10.41 s for the 216i Active Tourer. The instant torque of 290 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 530e iPerformance leads by 4.13 s and sits roughly 31 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 530e iPerformance is doing 127 km/h against 105 km/h for the 216i Active Tourer. The gap is 2.04 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 530e iPerformance crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 17.50 s. The 3.11 s gap represents roughly 108 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 530e iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 530e iPerformance finishes in 26.31 s versus 31.91 s, with a 5.61 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 530e iPerformance is capped at 235 km/h, the 216i Active Tourer at 206 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.46 seconds. The 4.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 530e iPerformance G30 wins (6,28 s vs 10,41 s).
530e iPerformance G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,28 seconds (calibrated simulation).
530e iPerformance G30: 252 hp, ratio 7,02 kg/hp. 216i Active Tourer G42: 122 hp, ratio 12,05 kg/hp.
530e iPerformance G30: 235 km/h. 216i Active Tourer G42: 206 km/h.