Over 0–100 km/h, 530e G30 wins (5,93 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 | 530e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.93 s | 0.19 s · 530e G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 14.19 s | 0.11 s · 530e G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 25.74 s | 0.13 s · 530e G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 193 km/h | 235 km/h | 42 km/h · 530e G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.81 kg/hp | 6.28 kg/hp | better ratio · 530e G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i5 eDrive40 G60 | 530e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.79 s | 1.62 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.98 s | 2.70 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.78 s | 4.42 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.12 s | 5.93 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.84 s · tight gap | 7.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.27 s | 13.51 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 23.74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.30 s | 14.19 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.87 s | 25.74 s · tight gap |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 235 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 | 292 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 530e hits 100 km/h in 5.93 s versus 6.12 s for the i5 eDrive40. At this point, the 530e leads by 0.19 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 530e is doing 133 km/h against 135 km/h for the i5 eDrive40. The gap is 0.18 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 530e crosses the line in 14.18 s versus 14.29 s. The 0.11 s gap represents roughly 5 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 530e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 182 km/h versus 186 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 530e finishes in 25.73 s versus 25.87 s, with a 0.13 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i5 eDrive40 is capped at 193 km/h, the 530e at 235 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 6.28 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.03 seconds. The 0.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 530e G30 wins (5,93 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. 530e G30: 292 hp, ratio 6,28 kg/hp.
i5 eDrive40 G60: 193 km/h. 530e G30: 235 km/h.