Mahindra XEV 9e vs BMW 330Li Drag Race – Shocking Results

Drag races are often used by YouTubers to test the performance of two vehicles in a straight line

In this post, we take a look at the details of the drag race between a Mahindra XEV 9e and a BMW 330Li. This is an enticing competition between an internal combustion engine and an electric powertrain. Understandably, there is no real comparison between a sedan and an SUV on a drag strip. Still, for the viewers, YouTubers often bring unique products to test their straight-line performance. For now, let us take a look at the details of this recent case here.

Mahindra XEV 9e vs BMW 330Li Drag Race

This post stems from Tushar Sharma on YouTube. On this occasion, the host has the two cars side by side on an empty stretch of road. For the first round, they keep the cars in their most relaxed settings. On the count of three, the two drivers accelerate hard. Initially, the instant torque of the XEV 9e comes to the surface, keeping it ahead of the Bimmer. However, at high speeds, the raw power of the BMW comes to the fore, and it ends up winning the round. Something similar happened in every subsequent round. In the beginning, the XEV 9e took the lead, but the German sedan overtook it every time. Clearly, the winner of this drag is the BMW 330Li.

Specs Comparison

The Mahindra XEV 9e is a world-class electric SUV. It is available with two battery sizes – 79 kWh and 59 kWh. The official range figures on a single charge are 656 km and 542 km, respectively. However, a real-world range of 500 km is expected. In terms of power and torque, the EV generates a decent 286 hp and 380 Nm with the larger battery, to 231 hp and 380 Nm with the smaller unit, respectively. In the most aggressive settings, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 6.8 seconds. With a 175 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be juiced up from 20% to 80% in a matter of 20 minutes. The prices range from Rs 21.90 lakh to Rs 30.50 lakh, ex-showroom.

On the other hand, the BMW 3 Series is one of the most successful ranges of vehicles from the German car maker. Mostly, influential personalities and celebrities opt for it. The 3 Series strikes a great balance between performance, affordability and amenities. Under its long hood, you will find a potent 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol engine which is capable of generating a healthy 374 hp and 500 Nm of maximum power and torque, respectively. This engine pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which powers all four wheels via the xDrive technology. This propels the sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. At present, the vehicle costs Rs 74.90 lakh, ex-showroom.

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