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Jaguar F-TYPE P300 vs BMW 430i F32: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

sports car · 2022 vs 2020 · Methodology
JaguarPetrolFaster

F-TYPE P300

300 hp · 400 Nm · 1,595 kg · 2022

VS
BMWPetrol

430i F32

258 hp · 400 Nm · 1,545 kg · 2020

Result · 0–100 km/h

AJaguar F-TYPE P300

5.63 s

Gap0.11 sin favour of F-TYPE P300
BBMW 430i F32

5.73 s

Summary · Caralogy simulation
MeasureF-TYPE P300430i F32Gap
0–100 km/h5.63 s5.73 s0.11 s · F-TYPE P300
400 m standing start13.69 s13.98 s0.29 s · F-TYPE P300
1,000 m standing start24.35 s25.35 s1.00 s · F-TYPE P300
Top speed (electronically limited)250 km/h250 km/hSame
Power-to-weight ratio5.32 kg/hp5.99 kg/hpbetter ratio · F-TYPE P300

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

JaguarPetrolF-TYPE P300
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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BMWPetrol430i F32
Speed
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Timer
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Distance
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100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
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1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Best value in bold.
StageF-TYPE P300430i F32
0–30 km/h1.61 s1.42 s
0–50 km/h2.69 s2.36 s
0–80 km/h4.30 s4.12 s
0–100 km/h5.63 s · tight gap5.73 s
0–120 km/h7.17 s7.73 s
0–160 km/h11.54 s13.25 s
0–200 km/h18.21 s22.00 s
400 m standing start13.69 s13.98 s
1,000 m standing start24.35 s25.35 s
Top speed limited250 km/h250 km/h

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Jaguar

F-TYPE P300

5,32kg/hpratio better by 0,67 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power300 hpPending
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 595 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
Gearbox8-speed automatic ZF
BMW

430i F32

5,99kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power258 hp4 cyl
Torque400 Nm
Weight1 545 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain-
GearboxEight-speed Steptronic transmission

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the F-TYPE P300 hits 100 km/h in 5.63 s versus 5.73 s for the 430i. Despite the faster sprint time, the 430i is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the 430i is doing 132 km/h against 140 km/h for the F-TYPE P300. The gap is 0.02 s. The gap remains stable from the start.

At 400 metres standing start, the F-TYPE P300 crosses the line in 13.69 s versus 13.97 s. The 0.29 s gap represents roughly 13 m of track - two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the F-TYPE P300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 197 km/h versus 185 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the F-TYPE P300 finishes in 24.35 s versus 25.35 s, with a 0.99 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.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the F-TYPE P300 and the 430i 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 (5.32 kg/hp vs 5.99 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.91 seconds. The 0.11 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

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Frequently asked questions

Over 0–100 km/h, F-TYPE P300 wins (5,63 s vs 5,73 s).

F-TYPE P300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,63 seconds (calibrated simulation).

F-TYPE P300: 300 hp, ratio 5,32 kg/hp. 430i F32: 258 hp, ratio 5,99 kg/hp.

F-TYPE P300: 250 km/h. 430i F32: 250 km/h.