Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 5,25 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 | SQ2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,25 s | 4,94 s+0,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,43 s−0,04 s | 13,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,11 s−0,44 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 257 km/h−7 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,06 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,12 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 | SQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,44 s | 1,24 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,39 s | 2,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,92 s | 3,54 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,25 s | 4,94 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,89 s | 7,19 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,35 s | 12,14 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,03 s | 19,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,43 s | 13,47 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,11 s | 24,55 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 257 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 | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 535 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic |
Off the line, the SQ2 hits 100 km/h in 4.94 s versus 5.25 s for the Bmw 540i. At this point, the SQ2 leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the SQ2 is doing 133 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw 540i. The gap is 0.14 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 540i crosses the line in 13.43 s versus 13.47 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 540i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 196 km/h versus 190 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 540i finishes in 24.11 s versus 24.55 s, with a 0.44 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 257 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The SQ2 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.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw 540i 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 combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (5.06 kg/hp vs 5.12 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.36 seconds. The 0.31 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, SQ2 wins (4,94 s vs 5,25 s).
540i G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,25 seconds (calibrated simulation).
540i G30: 333 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp. SQ2: 300 hp, ratio 5,12 kg/hp.
540i G30: 250 km/h. SQ2: 257 km/h.