Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,17 s vs 7,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 220i F22 | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.17 s | 0.31 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.20 s | 0.33 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 28.10 s | 0.36 s · 220i F22 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 229 km/h | 235 km/h | 6 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.32 kg/hp | 8.82 kg/hp | better ratio · 220i F22 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 220i F22 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.14 s | 1.25 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.53 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.65 s | 4.82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.48 s | 7.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 10.23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.83 s | 18.99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 30.20 s | 35.92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.53 s | 15.20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.74 s | 28.10 s |
| Top speed | 229 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 | 192 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 280 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed Steptronic with double clutch |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 675 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.17 s versus 7.48 s for the 220i. At this point, the 520d leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 117 km/h against 124 km/h for the 220i. The gap is 0.65 s. The gap widens compared to the 0-100.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.20 s versus 15.53 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The 220i maxes out at 229 km/h while the 520d keeps accelerating towards 235 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.07 s.
Around 660 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the 220i overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 6 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the 220i finishes in 27.73 s versus 28.10 s. The 0.36 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 220i is capped at 229 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 (7.32 kg/hp vs 8.82 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.01 seconds. The 0.31 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, 520d G30 wins (7,17 s vs 7,48 s).
220i F22 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,48 seconds (calibrated simulation).
220i F22: 192 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp.
220i F22: 229 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.