DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 vs BMW X5 xDrive30d G05: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.98 s versus 6.05 s for the Bmw X5 xDrive30d. The instant torque of 500 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.07 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.

At 200 metres, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d is doing 125 km/h against 127 km/h for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 0.01 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 14.33 s. The 0.06 s gap represents roughly 3 m of track — barely a car length.

Past 400 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 172 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 finishes in 26.41 s versus 26.57 s, with a 0.16 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.

Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the Bmw X5 xDrive30d 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 10.01 seconds. The 0.07 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.