Sur 0–100 km/h, 545e xDrive G30 gagne (4,67 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.
| 545e xDrive G30 | 540i G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−0,58 s | 5,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,92 s−0,51 s | 13,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,40 s−0,71 s | 24,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,94 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,06 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 | 545e xDrive G30 | 540i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,21 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,02 s | 2,39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,41 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,25 s | 6,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 10,49 s | 11,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 16,71 s | 18,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,92 s | 13,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,40 s | 24,11 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 | 394 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 600 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 945 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 545e xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.68 s versus 5.25 s for the Bmw 540i. The instant torque of 600 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Bmw 545e xDrive leads by 0.58 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 545e xDrive is doing 143 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw 540i. The gap is 0.43 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 545e xDrive crosses the line in 12.91 s versus 13.43 s. The 0.52 s gap represents roughly 25 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 545e xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 200 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 545e xDrive finishes in 23.40 s versus 24.11 s, with a 0.71 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 545e xDrive 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 545e xDrive and the Bmw 540i 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.
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 7.85 seconds. The 0.58 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, 545e xDrive G30 gagne (4,67 s vs 5,25 s).
545e xDrive G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,67 secondes (simulation calibrée).
545e xDrive G30 : 394 hp, ratio 4,94 kg/hp. 540i G30 : 333 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
545e xDrive G30 : 250 km/h. 540i G30 : 250 km/h.