Over 0–100 km/h, 530i G30 wins (6,47 s vs 8,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 530i G30 | 520e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.47 s | 8.07 s | 1.60 s · 530i G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.61 s | 15.87 s | 1.26 s · 530i G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.10 s | 29.49 s | 3.39 s · 530i G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 213 km/h | 37 km/h · 530i G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.45 kg/hp | 9.31 kg/hp | better ratio · 530i G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 530i G30 | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.77 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.94 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.83 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.47 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.55 s | 11.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.25 s | 22.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 23.22 s | 52.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.61 s | 15.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.10 s | 29.49 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 213 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 | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 625 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 530i hits 100 km/h in 6.47 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. Despite lacking instant torque, 252 hp of power compensates. The 1.60 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the 530i is doing 130 km/h against 113 km/h for the 520e. The gap is 0.46 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 530i crosses the line in 14.61 s versus 15.86 s. The 1.26 s gap represents roughly 48 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 530i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 183 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 530i finishes in 26.09 s versus 29.49 s, with a 3.40 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 530i is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 520e at 218 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 13.80 seconds. The 1.60 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 530i G30 wins (6,47 s vs 8,07 s).
530i G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,47 seconds (calibrated simulation).
530i G30: 252 hp, ratio 6,45 kg/hp. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
530i G30: 250 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.