Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 wins (6,05 s vs 6,35 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 | X3 xDrive30i G01 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,05 s−0,30 s | 6,35 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s−0,30 s | 14,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,69 s−0,87 s | 26,56 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+10 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6,70 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,81 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 | 730Ld G11 | X3 xDrive30i G01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,59 s | 1,50 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,63 s | 2,54 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,42 s | 4,56 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,05 s | 6,35 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,11 s | 8,65 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13,75 s | 15,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22,53 s | 27,16 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,27 s | 14,57 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,69 s | 26,56 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 286 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 915 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 715 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 730Ld hits 100 km/h in 6.05 s versus 6.35 s for the Bmw X3 xDrive30i. The 0.30 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 730Ld is doing 131 km/h against 126 km/h for the Bmw X3 xDrive30i. The gap is 0.11 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 730Ld crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 14.56 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 730Ld continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 184 km/h versus 175 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 730Ld finishes in 25.69 s versus 26.56 s, with a 0.86 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw X3 xDrive30i features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 730Ld’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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 730Ld is capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw X3 xDrive30i at 240 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.70 kg/hp vs 6.81 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.01 seconds. The 0.30 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld G11 wins (6,05 s vs 6,35 s).
730Ld G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
730Ld G11: 286 hp, ratio 6,70 kg/hp. X3 xDrive30i G01: 252 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp.
730Ld G11: 250 km/h. X3 xDrive30i G01: 240 km/h.