Sur 0–100 km/h, 530e iPerformance G30 gagne (6,28 s vs 6,80 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,28 s−0,52 s | 6,80 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,40 s−0,56 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,31 s−0,62 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+33 km/h | 202 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,02 kg/hpbetter ratio | 7,17 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 | 225xe iPerformance F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,41 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,35 s | 3,08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,29 s | 5,03 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,28 s | 6,80 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,42 s | 9,05 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,95 s | 15,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26,50 s | 27,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,40 s | 14,96 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,31 s | 26,93 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 202 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 | 224 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 385 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 225xe iPerformance | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 530e iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.28 s versus 6.80 s for the Bmw 225xe iPerformance. At this point, the Bmw 530e iPerformance leads by 0.52 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 530e iPerformance is doing 127 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw 225xe iPerformance. The gap is 0.53 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 530e iPerformance crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 14.96 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 24 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 530e iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 176 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 530e iPerformance finishes in 26.31 s versus 26.93 s, with a 0.62 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 530e iPerformance is capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw 225xe iPerformance at 202 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.02 kg/hp vs 7.17 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.41 seconds. The 0.52 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, 530e iPerformance G30 gagne (6,28 s vs 6,80 s).
530e iPerformance G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,28 secondes (simulation calibrée).
530e iPerformance G30 : 252 hp, ratio 7,02 kg/hp. 225xe iPerformance F44 : 224 hp, ratio 7,17 kg/hp.
530e iPerformance G30 : 235 km/h. 225xe iPerformance F44 : 202 km/h.