Sur 0–100 km/h, 730Ld xDrive G11 gagne (5,87 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 xDrive G11 | 530i G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,87 s−0,60 s | 6,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,15 s−0,46 s | 14,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,94 s−0,16 s | 26,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,09 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 xDrive G11 | 530i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,16 s | 2,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,07 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,87 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,13 s | 8,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,47 s | 14,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,72 s | 23,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,15 s | 14,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,94 s | 26,10 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 | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 880 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| 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 xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.87 s versus 6.47 s for the Bmw 530i. At this point, the Bmw 730Ld xDrive leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 730Ld xDrive is doing 128 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw 530i. The gap is 0.55 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 730Ld xDrive crosses the line in 14.15 s versus 14.61 s. The 0.46 s gap represents roughly 20 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 730Ld xDrive finishes in 25.94 s versus 26.09 s, with just 0.16 s to spare. The Bmw 530i fails to fully close the launch gap.
The Bmw 730Ld xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 530i’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 730Ld xDrive 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 (7.09 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 0.60 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 xDrive G11 gagne (5,87 s vs 6,47 s).
730Ld xDrive G11 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 5,87 secondes (simulation calibrée).
730Ld xDrive G11 : 265 hp, ratio 7,09 kg/hp. 530i G30 : 252 hp, ratio 6,45 kg/hp.
730Ld xDrive G11 : 250 km/h. 530i G30 : 250 km/h.