Sur 0–100 km/h, 530e iPerformance G30 gagne (6,28 s vs 8,36 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.
| DS9 E-Tense 250 | 530e iPerformance G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 6,28 s+2,08 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 14,40 s+1,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 26,31 s+2,26 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,51 kg/hp | 7,02 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | DS9 E-Tense 250 | 530e iPerformance G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,40 s | 1,41 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,01 s | 2,35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,47 s | 4,29 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 6,28 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,88 s | 8,42 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,12 s | 14,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,70 s | 26,50 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 14,40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 26,31 s |
| Top speed | 235 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 | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| 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 6.28 s versus 8.36 s for the DS9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Bmw 530e iPerformance leads by 2.08 s and sits roughly 34 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 530e iPerformance is doing 127 km/h against 121 km/h for the DS9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.60 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 530e iPerformance crosses the line in 14.39 s versus 16.22 s. The 1.82 s gap represents roughly 75 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 530e iPerformance continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 176 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 530e iPerformance finishes in 26.31 s versus 28.57 s, with a 2.26 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw 530e iPerformance never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.51 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 12.32 seconds. The 2.08 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 8,36 s).
DS9 E-Tense 250 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,36 secondes (simulation calibrée).
DS9 E-Tense 250 : 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. 530e iPerformance G30 : 252 hp, ratio 7,02 kg/hp.
DS9 E-Tense 250 : 235 km/h. 530e iPerformance G30 : 235 km/h.