Sur 0–100 km/h, 540i xDrive Touring G30 gagne (5,07 s vs 5,96 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 xDrive Touring G30 | 730d G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,07 s−0,89 s | 5,96 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,26 s−0,93 s | 14,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,02 s−1,52 s | 25,54 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,19 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,56 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 xDrive Touring G30 | 730d G11 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,58 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,15 s | 2,60 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,66 s | 4,36 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,07 s | 5,96 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,71 s | 7,97 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,19 s | 13,49 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 18,14 s | 22,05 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,26 s | 14,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,02 s | 25,54 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 | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 875 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 540i xDrive Touring hits 100 km/h in 5.07 s versus 5.96 s for the Bmw 730d. At this point, the Bmw 540i xDrive Touring leads by 0.89 s and sits roughly 11 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 540i xDrive Touring is doing 140 km/h against 132 km/h for the Bmw 730d. The gap is 0.65 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 540i xDrive Touring crosses the line in 13.25 s versus 14.18 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 540i xDrive Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 195 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 540i xDrive Touring finishes in 24.02 s versus 25.53 s, with a 1.52 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 540i xDrive Touring features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 730d’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 xDrive Touring and the Bmw 730d 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 (5.19 kg/hp vs 6.56 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.14 seconds. The 0.89 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 540i xDrive Touring G30 gagne (5,07 s vs 5,96 s).
540i xDrive Touring G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,07 secondes (simulation calibrée).
540i xDrive Touring G30 : 340 hp, ratio 5,19 kg/hp. 730d G11 : 286 hp, ratio 6,56 kg/hp.
540i xDrive Touring G30 : 250 km/h. 730d G11 : 250 km/h.