Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 wins (5,92 s vs 6,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i5 eDrive40 G60 | 330e G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.92 s | 0.20 s · 330e G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 14.23 s | 0.07 s · 330e G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 26.25 s | 0.38 s · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 230 km/h | 37 km/h · 330e G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.81 kg/hp | 6.90 kg/hp | better ratio · i5 eDrive40 G60 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 eDrive40 G60 | 330e G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.79 s | 1.31 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.98 s | 2.22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.15 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.92 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.84 s | 8.21 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.27 s | 14.85 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 27.58 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 14.23 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 26.25 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 230 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 313 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 130 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic transmission, single-stage with fixed ratio |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 252 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 330e hits 100 km/h in 5.92 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40. At this point, the 330e leads by 0.20 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 330e is doing 128 km/h against 135 km/h for the i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.33 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330e crosses the line in 14.23 s versus 14.29 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The i5 eDrive40 maxes out at 193 km/h while the 330e keeps accelerating towards 230 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.18 s.
Around 453 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the i5 eDrive40 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 37 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the i5 eDrive40 finishes in 25.87 s versus 26.25 s. The 0.38 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 eDrive40 is capped at 193 km/h, the 330e at 230 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.81 kg/hp vs 6.90 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.56 seconds. The 0.20 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 330e G20 wins (5,92 s vs 6,12 s).
i5 eDrive40 G60 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i5 eDrive40 G60: 313 hp, ratio 6,81 kg/hp. 330e G20: 252 hp, ratio 6,90 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. 330e G20: 230 km/h.