Over 0–100 km/h, 540i G30 and 330d xDrive Touring G20 are neck and neck (5,25 s vs 5,30 s, no significant gap).
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 xDrive Touring G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,25 s−0,05 s | 5,30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,43 s−0,22 s | 13,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,11 s−0,89 s | 25,00 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,58 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 xDrive Touring G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 2,04 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,73 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,25 s | 5,30 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,89 s | 7,31 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,35 s | 12,82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,03 s | 21,58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,43 s | 13,65 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,11 s | 25,00 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 | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 580 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 745 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 540i hits 100 km/h in 5.25 s versus 5.31 s for the Bmw 330d xDrive Touring. The 0.05 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 330d xDrive Touring is doing 133 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw 540i. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 540i crosses the line in 13.43 s versus 13.64 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 540i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 540i finishes in 24.11 s versus 24.99 s, with a 0.88 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.
The Bmw 330d xDrive Touring features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 540i’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 540i and the Bmw 330d xDrive 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 (5.06 kg/hp vs 6.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.47 seconds. The 0.05 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 540i G30 and 330d xDrive Touring G20 are neck and neck (5,25 s vs 5,30 s, no significant gap).
540i G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
540i G30: 333 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. 330d xDrive Touring G20: 265 hp, ratio 6,58 kg/hp.
540i G30: 250 km/h. 330d xDrive Touring G20: 250 km/h.