Over 0–100 km/h, 530e iPerformance G30 wins (6,28 s vs 6,81 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 530e iPerformance G30 | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.28 s | 6.81 s | 0.53 s · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.40 s | 15.05 s | 0.65 s · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.31 s | 28.59 s | 2.28 s · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 160 km/h | 75 km/h · 530e iPerformance G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.02 kg/hp | 7.01 kg/hp | better ratio · i3s I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 530e iPerformance G30 | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.41 s | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.35 s | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.29 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.28 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.42 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.95 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 26.50 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.40 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.31 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 160 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the 530e iPerformance hits 100 km/h in 6.28 s versus 6.81 s for the i3s. At this point, the 530e iPerformance leads by 0.53 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 530e iPerformance is doing 127 km/h against 124 km/h for the i3s. The gap is 0.50 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 530e iPerformance crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 15.05 s. The 0.65 s gap represents roughly 27 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 530e iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 530e iPerformance finishes in 26.31 s versus 28.59 s, with a 2.28 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 530e iPerformance is capped at 235 km/h, the i3s at 160 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 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.76 seconds. The 0.53 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 6,81 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. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
530e iPerformance G30: 235 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.