Over 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 wins (7,46 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 | 320e G20 | 220d Gran Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 8.13 s | 0.67 s · 320e G20 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 16.00 s | 0.56 s · 320e G20 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 29.05 s | 0.28 s · 320e G20 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 218 km/h | 3 km/h · 220d Gran Tourer F44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.65 kg/hp | 8.21 kg/hp | better ratio · 220d Gran Tourer F44 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 320e G20 | 220d Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 2.00 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.37 s | 3.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.96 s | 5.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.46 s | 8.13 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.74 s | 11.09 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20.97 s | 20.31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46.63 s | 42.20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.44 s | 16.00 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.77 s | 29.05 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 218 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 | 204 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 765 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 320e hits 100 km/h in 7.46 s versus 8.13 s for the 220d Gran Tourer. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 320e leads by 0.67 s and sits roughly 18 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 320e is doing 115 km/h against 117 km/h for the 220d Gran Tourer. The gap is 0.65 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the 320e crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 16.00 s. The 0.56 s gap represents roughly 22 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows.
At 1,000 metres, the 320e finishes in 28.77 s versus 29.05 s, with just 0.28 s to spare. The 220d Gran Tourer fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 320e and the 220d Gran Tourer are governed to 220 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.91 seconds. The 0.67 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 wins (7,46 s vs 8,13 s).
320e G20 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,46 seconds (calibrated simulation).
320e G20: 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp. 220d Gran Tourer F44: 190 hp, ratio 8,21 kg/hp.
320e G20: 215 km/h. 220d Gran Tourer F44: 218 km/h.