Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,21 s vs 8,13 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 220d Gran Tourer F44 | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.13 s | 7.21 s | 0.92 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.00 s | 15.25 s | 0.75 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.05 s | 28.10 s | 0.95 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 218 km/h | 235 km/h | 17 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.21 kg/hp | 8.68 kg/hp | better ratio · 220d Gran Tourer F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220d Gran Tourer F44 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.00 s | 1.39 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.23 s | 2.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.75 s | 4.91 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.13 s | 7.21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.09 s | 10.18 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.31 s | 18.89 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 42.20 s | 35.32 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.00 s | 15.25 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.05 s | 28.10 s |
| Top speed | 218 km/h | 235 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 650 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.21 s versus 8.13 s for the 220d Gran Tourer. At this point, the 520d leads by 0.92 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 118 km/h against 117 km/h for the 220d Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.24 s versus 16.00 s. The 0.75 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.10 s versus 29.05 s, with a 0.95 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220d Gran Tourer is capped at 220 km/h, the 520d at 235 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.21 kg/hp vs 8.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.91 seconds. The 0.92 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,21 s vs 8,13 s).
220d Gran Tourer F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,13 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220d Gran Tourer F44: 190 hp, ratio 8,21 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,68 kg/hp.
220d Gran Tourer F44: 218 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.