Over 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive G20 wins (4,32 s vs 5,25 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.
| M340i xDrive G20 | 540i G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,32 s−0,93 s | 5,25 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,47 s−0,96 s | 13,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,65 s−1,46 s | 24,11 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4,77 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,06 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 | M340i xDrive G20 | 540i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,04 s | 1,44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,73 s | 2,39 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,05 s | 3,92 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,32 s | 5,25 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,76 s | 6,89 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9,55 s | 11,35 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 15,10 s | 18,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,47 s | 13,43 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,65 s | 24,11 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 | 382 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 823 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 450 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 685 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw M340i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 4.32 s versus 5.25 s for the Bmw 540i. At this point, the Bmw M340i xDrive leads by 0.93 s and sits roughly 14 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive is doing 147 km/h against 139 km/h for the Bmw 540i. The gap is 0.75 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw M340i xDrive crosses the line in 12.46 s versus 13.43 s. The 0.97 s gap represents roughly 46 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 206 km/h versus 196 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw M340i xDrive finishes in 22.65 s versus 24.11 s, with a 1.46 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.
The Bmw M340i xDrive features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Bmw 540i’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 share the same electronic speed cap: the Bmw M340i xDrive and the Bmw 540i 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 (4.77 kg/hp vs 5.06 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.85 seconds. The 0.93 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M340i xDrive G20 wins (4,32 s vs 5,25 s).
M340i xDrive G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,32 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M340i xDrive G20: 382 hp, ratio 4,77 kg/hp. 540i G30: 333 hp, ratio 5,06 kg/hp.
M340i xDrive G20: 250 km/h. 540i G30: 250 km/h.