Over 0–100 km/h, 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,43 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.
| 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44 | 520d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,43 s−0,13 s | 7,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,44 s−0,04 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,31 s−0,40 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 231 km/h+6 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,24 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 | 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,60 s | 1,25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,67 s | 2,41 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,15 s | 5,04 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,43 s | 7,56 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,38 s | 10,87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 19,12 s | 20,60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 36,34 s | 41,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,44 s | 15,48 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,31 s | 28,71 s |
| Top speed | 231 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 565 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| 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 Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 7.43 s versus 7.56 s for the Bmw 520d. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 520d is 5 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520d is doing 115 km/h against 118 km/h for the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Coupe. The gap is 0.11 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Coupe crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.04 s gap represents roughly 2 m of track
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Coupe continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 159 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Coupe finishes in 28.31 s versus 28.71 s, with a 0.40 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (231 vs 225 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 220d xDrive Gran Coupe is capped at 234 km/h, the Bmw 520d at 225 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 (8.24 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 0.13 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44 wins (7,43 s vs 7,56 s).
220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,43 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44: 190 hp, ratio 8,24 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
220d xDrive Gran Coupe F44: 231 km/h. 520d G30: 225 km/h.