Over 0–100 km/h, ActiveHybrid X6 E71 wins (5,59 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.
| ActiveHybrid X6 E71 | 530i G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5,59 s−0,88 s | 6,47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s−0,94 s | 14,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,29 s−1,81 s | 26,10 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 236 km/h | 250 km/h−14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5,05 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,45 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 | ActiveHybrid X6 E71 | 530i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,63 s | 1,77 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,73 s | 2,94 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,33 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5,59 s | 6,47 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7,13 s | 8,55 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 11,38 s | 14,25 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 17,95 s | 23,22 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13,67 s | 14,61 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24,29 s | 26,10 s |
| Top speed limited | 236 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 | 485 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 780 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 450 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Seven-speed automatic transmission, electronic gear selector lever, shift paddles on steering wheel |
| 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 ActiveHybrid X6 hits 100 km/h in 5.60 s versus 6.47 s for the Bmw 530i. At this point, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 leads by 0.88 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 is doing 141 km/h against 130 km/h for the Bmw 530i. The gap is 0.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 crosses the line in 13.66 s versus 14.61 s. The 0.94 s gap represents roughly 42 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 198 km/h versus 183 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 finishes in 24.29 s versus 26.09 s, with a 1.81 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (236 vs 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h), preventing any comeback.
The Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 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 are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw ActiveHybrid X6 is capped at 236 km/h, the Bmw 530i at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) 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 (5.05 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 0.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, ActiveHybrid X6 E71 wins (5,59 s vs 6,47 s).
ActiveHybrid X6 E71 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,59 seconds (calibrated simulation).
ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 485 hp, ratio 5,05 kg/hp. 530i G30: 252 hp, ratio 6,45 kg/hp.
ActiveHybrid X6 E71: 236 km/h. 530i G30: 250 km/h.