Sur 0–100 km/h, 320d Touring G20 gagne (6,97 s vs 7,64 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.
| 520d Touring G60 | 320d Touring G20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,64 s | 6,97 s+0,67 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,55 s | 15,05 s+0,50 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,89 s | 27,94 s+0,95 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 220 km/h | 230 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,31 kg/hp | 8,58 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | 520d Touring G60 | 320d Touring G20 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,29 s | 1,16 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,45 s | 2,20 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,11 s | 4,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,64 s | 6,97 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,98 s | 9,95 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 21,09 s | 18,79 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 43,81 s | 36,02 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,55 s | 15,05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,89 s | 27,94 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 230 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 197 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 520d Touring | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 630 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 320d Touring | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 320d Touring hits 100 km/h in 6.97 s versus 7.64 s for the Bmw 520d Touring. At this point, the Bmw 320d Touring leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 6 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 320d Touring is doing 118 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 520d Touring. The gap is 0.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 320d Touring crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 15.55 s. The 0.50 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 320d Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 158 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 320d Touring finishes in 27.93 s versus 28.89 s, with a 0.96 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (220 vs 230 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 520d Touring is capped at 220 km/h, the Bmw 320d Touring at 230 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 (9.31 kg/hp vs 8.58 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.96 seconds. The 0.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Sur 0–100 km/h, 320d Touring G20 gagne (6,97 s vs 7,64 s).
520d Touring G60 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,64 secondes (simulation calibrée).
520d Touring G60 : 197 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp. 320d Touring G20 : 190 hp, ratio 8,58 kg/hp.
520d Touring G60 : 220 km/h. 320d Touring G20 : 230 km/h.