DS9 E-Tense 250 vs BMW 620d Gran Turismo G32: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the 620d Gran Turismo hits 100 km/h in 7.95 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. Despite lacking instant torque, 190 hp of power compensates. At this point, the 620d Gran Turismo leads by 0.41 s and sits roughly 24 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the 620d Gran Turismo is doing 114 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 0.75 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.

At 400 metres standing start, the 620d Gran Turismo crosses the line in 15.83 s versus 16.22 s. The 0.39 s gap represents roughly 16 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 620d Gran Turismo maxes out at 220 km/h while the 9 E-Tense 250 keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.

Around 640 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 9 E-Tense 250 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 15 km/h higher top speed.

At 1,000 metres, the 9 E-Tense 250 finishes in 28.57 s versus 29.13 s. The 0.56 s delta in favour of the 9 E-Tense 250 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.

Electronically capped at 220 km/h, the 620d Gran Turismo 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 13.24 seconds. The 0.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.