Over 0–100 km/h, 540i G30 wins (5,06 s vs 5,53 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.
| 540i G30 | 330d Touring G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,06 s−0,47 s | 5,53 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,21 s−0,63 s | 13,84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,70 s−1,64 s | 25,34 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,69 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,47 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 | 540i G30 | 330d Touring G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,43 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,38 s | 2,08 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,82 s | 3,90 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,06 s | 5,53 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,59 s | 7,59 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,74 s | 13,39 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,99 s | 22,70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,21 s | 13,84 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,70 s | 25,34 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 595 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 540i hits 100 km/h in 5.06 s versus 5.53 s for the Bmw 330d Touring. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 330d Touring is 2 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 540i is doing 143 km/h against 131 km/h for the Bmw 330d Touring. The gap is 0.21 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 540i crosses the line in 13.21 s versus 13.83 s. The 0.62 s gap represents roughly 28 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 540i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 182 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 540i finishes in 23.70 s versus 25.34 s, with a 1.64 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 540i and the Bmw 330d Touring are governed to 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.69 kg/hp vs 6.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.80 seconds. The 0.47 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 540i G30 wins (5,06 s vs 5,53 s).
540i G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,06 seconds (calibrated simulation).
540i G30: 340 hp, ratio 4,69 kg/hp. 330d Touring G20: 265 hp, ratio 6,47 kg/hp.
540i G30: 250 km/h. 330d Touring G20: 250 km/h.