Sur 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 gagne (7,46 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.
| 320e G20 | 520d G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,46 s−0,10 s | 7,56 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,44 s−0,04 s | 15,48 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,77 s | 28,71 s+0,06 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 225 km/h−10 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,65 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 | 320e G20 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,25 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,37 s | 2,41 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 5,04 stight gap |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,46 s | 7,56 stight gap |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 10,87 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,97 s | 20,60 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46,63 s | 41,41 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,44 s | 15,48 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,77 s | 28,71 stight gap |
| Top speed | 215 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 | 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 | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 320e hits 100 km/h in 7.46 s versus 7.56 s for the Bmw 520d. The instant torque of 350 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. The 0.10 s gap is negligible: both vehicles are neck and neck.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 320e is doing 115 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 520d. The gap is 0.03 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 320e 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 situation changes. The Bmw 320e maxes out at 215 km/h while the Bmw 520d keeps accelerating towards 225 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.02 s.
Around 727 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Bmw 520d overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 10 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 520d finishes in 28.71 s versus 28.77 s. The 0.06 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 320e is capped at 220 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.
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 12.82 seconds. The 0.10 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 gagne (7,46 s vs 7,56 s).
320e G20 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,46 secondes (simulation calibrée).
320e G20 : 204 hp, ratio 8,65 kg/hp. 520d G30 : 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp.
320e G20 : 215 km/h. 520d G30 : 225 km/h.