Sur 0–100 km/h, 320e G20 gagne (7,46 s vs 7,75 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 | 520e G30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,46 s−0,29 s | 7,75 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,44 s−0,20 s | 15,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,77 s−0,26 s | 29,03 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 215 km/h | 220 km/h−5 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8,65 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,00 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 | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,31 s | 1,38 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,37 s | 2,48 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,96 s | 5,17 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,46 s | 7,75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,74 s | 11,11 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,97 s | 21,48 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 46,63 s | 45,10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,44 s | 15,64 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,77 s | 29,03 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 220 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 | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 835 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 7.75 s for the Bmw 520e. At this point, the Bmw 320e leads by 0.29 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 320e is doing 115 km/h against 114 km/h for the Bmw 520e. The gap is 0.16 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 320e crosses the line in 15.43 s versus 15.64 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 320e continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 158 km/h versus 157 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 320e finishes in 28.77 s versus 29.03 s, with a 0.26 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (215 vs 220 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 320e is capped at 220 km/h, the Bmw 520e 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.65 kg/hp vs 9.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.17 seconds. The 0.29 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, 320e G20 gagne (7,46 s vs 7,75 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. 520e G30 : 204 hp, ratio 9,00 kg/hp.
320e G20 : 215 km/h. 520e G30 : 220 km/h.