Over 0–100 km/h, 330i G20 wins (5,88 s vs 5,98 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 330i G20 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 5.88 s | 0.10 s · 330i G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 14.04 s | 0.23 s · 330i G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 25.09 s | 1.32 s · 330i G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 250 km/h | 20 km/h · 330i G20 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.23 kg/hp | 5.70 kg/hp | better ratio · 330i G20 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 330i G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.65 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s | 2.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 4.41 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 5.88 s · tight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.25 s | 7.68 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.16 s | 12.65 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.87 s | 20.34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 14.04 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 25.09 s |
| Top speed limited | 230 km/h | 250 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 470 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 330i hits 100 km/h in 5.88 s versus 5.98 s for the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300. Despite lacking instant torque, 258 hp of power compensates. Despite the faster sprint time, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is 9 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 135 km/h for the 330i. The gap is 0.13 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 330i crosses the line in 14.04 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.23 s gap represents roughly 10 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the 330i continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 190 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 330i finishes in 25.09 s versus 26.41 s, with a 1.32 s lead.
Electronically capped at 250 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the 330i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 330i G20 wins (5,88 s vs 5,98 s).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp. 330i G20: 258 hp, ratio 5,70 kg/hp.
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. 330i G20: 250 km/h.