Sur 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 gagne (6,25 s vs 6,47 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.
| 730Ld G11 | 530i G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,25 s−0,22 s | 6,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,46 s−0,15 s | 14,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,04 s−0,06 s | 26,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,87 kg/hp | 6,45 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 730Ld G11 | 530i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,66 s | 1,77 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,74 s | 2,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,56 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,25 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,37 s | 8,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,26 s | 14,25 stight gap |
| 0–200 km/h | 23,69 s | 23,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,46 s | 14,61 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26,04 s | 26,10 stight gap |
| 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 | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 820 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 625 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 730Ld hits 100 km/h in 6.25 s versus 6.47 s for the Bmw 530i. At this point, the Bmw 730Ld leads by 0.22 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 730Ld is doing 129 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw 530i. The gap is 0.17 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 730Ld crosses the line in 14.46 s versus 14.61 s. The 0.15 s gap represents roughly 7 m of track — barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 730Ld finishes in 26.03 s versus 26.09 s, with just 0.06 s to spare. The Bmw 530i fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 730Ld and the Bmw 530i 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 (6.87 kg/hp vs 6.45 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.76 seconds. The 0.22 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, 730Ld G11 gagne (6,25 s vs 6,47 s).
730Ld G11 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,25 secondes (simulation calibrée).
730Ld G11 : 265 hp, ratio 6,87 kg/hp. 530i G30 : 252 hp, ratio 6,45 kg/hp.
730Ld G11 : 250 km/h. 530i G30 : 250 km/h.