Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld xDrive G11 and 530i xDrive G30 are neck and neck (5,87 s vs 5,93 s, no significant gap).
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 xDrive G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,87 s−0,06 s | 5,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,15 s | 14,12 s+0,03 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,94 s | 25,72 s+0,22 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,09 kg/hp | 6,37 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 xDrive G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,27 s | 1,33 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,16 s | 2,24 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,07 s | 4,12 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,87 s | 5,93 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8,13 s | 8,04 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 14,47 s | 13,95 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 24,72 s | 23,55 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,15 s | 14,12 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25,94 s | 25,72 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 | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw 730Ld xDrive hits 100 km/h in 5.87 s versus 5.93 s for the Bmw 530i xDrive. The 0.06 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 730Ld xDrive is doing 128 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw 530i xDrive. The gap is 0.04 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 530i xDrive crosses the line in 14.11 s versus 14.15 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 530i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 181 km/h versus 178 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 530i xDrive finishes in 25.72 s versus 25.94 s, with a 0.22 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.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw 730Ld xDrive and the Bmw 530i xDrive 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 6.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.46 seconds. The 0.06 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 730Ld xDrive G11 and 530i xDrive G30 are neck and neck (5,87 s vs 5,93 s, no significant gap).
730Ld xDrive G11 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,87 seconds (calibrated simulation).
730Ld xDrive G11: 265 hp, ratio 7,09 kg/hp. 530i xDrive G30: 252 hp, ratio 6,37 kg/hp.
730Ld xDrive G11: 250 km/h. 530i xDrive G30: 250 km/h.