Over 0–100 km/h, A110 GT 300 wins (3,92 s vs 7,56 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| A110 GT 300 | 520d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s−3,64 s | 7,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,97 s−3,51 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,76 s−6,95 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 272 km/h+47 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,65 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,37 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | A110 GT 300 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,13 s | 1,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,89 s | 2,41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,06 s | 5,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,92 s | 7,56 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,15 s | 10,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,21 s | 20,60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,68 s | 41,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 11,97 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,76 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed | 272 km/h | 225 km/h |
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 | 340 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 114 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the A110 GT 300 hits 100 km/h in 3.92 s versus 7.56 s for the Bmw 520d. At this point, the A110 GT 300 leads by 3.64 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the A110 GT 300 is doing 157 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 520d. The gap is 2.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the A110 GT 300 crosses the line in 11.96 s versus 15.48 s. The 3.51 s gap represents roughly 131 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the A110 GT 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the A110 GT 300 finishes in 21.76 s versus 28.71 s, with a 6.95 s lead.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 520d 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.65 kg/hp vs 9.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.82 seconds. The 3.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, A110 GT 300 wins (3,92 s vs 7,56 s).
A110 GT 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,92 seconds (calibrated simulation).
A110 GT 300: 305 hp, ratio 3,65 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
A110 GT 300: 272 km/h. 520d G30: 225 km/h.