Sur 0–100 km/h, M240i F44 gagne (4,67 s vs 5,74 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.
| M240i F44 | 530d Touring G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s−1,08 s | 5,74 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s−1,27 s | 14,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s−2,72 s | 25,76 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,49 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,60 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 | M240i F44 | 530d Touring G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,33 s | 1,29 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,21 s | 2,17 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,53 s | 4,01 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,67 s | 5,74 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6,03 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,80 s | 14,08 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,53 s | 24,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,78 s | 14,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 23,04 s | 25,76 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 | 340 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 525 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | M240i | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 265 hp | 6 cyl |
| Torque | 620 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 750 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the Bmw M240i hits 100 km/h in 4.67 s versus 5.74 s for the Bmw 530d Touring. At this point, the Bmw M240i leads by 1.08 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M240i is doing 147 km/h against 129 km/h for the Bmw 530d Touring. The gap is 0.64 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M240i crosses the line in 12.78 s versus 14.04 s. The 1.27 s gap represents roughly 55 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M240i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 205 km/h versus 179 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M240i finishes in 23.03 s versus 25.76 s, with a 2.72 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 M240i and the Bmw 530d Touring 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 (4.49 kg/hp vs 6.60 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.21 seconds. The 1.08 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, M240i F44 gagne (4,67 s vs 5,74 s).
M240i F44 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 4,67 secondes (simulation calibrée).
M240i F44 : 340 hp, ratio 4,49 kg/hp. 530d Touring G30 : 265 hp, ratio 6,60 kg/hp.
M240i F44 : 250 km/h. 530d Touring G30 : 250 km/h.