Sur 0–100 km/h, 525d G30 gagne (6,74 s vs 8,14 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.
| 525d G30 | 420i Convertible G22 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6,74 s−1,40 s | 8,14 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s−1,05 s | 15,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s−1,78 s | 28,97 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 243 km/h+7 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,32 kg/hpbetter ratio | 9,18 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 | 525d G30 | 420i Convertible G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,64 s | 1,81 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,66 s | 3,07 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4,76 s | 5,69 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6,74 s | 8,14 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9,26 s | 11,24 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16,53 s | 20,26 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 29,57 s | 36,93 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14,92 s | 15,97 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27,19 s | 28,97 s |
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 236 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 690 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 690 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | 420i Convertible | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Bmw 525d hits 100 km/h in 6.74 s versus 8.14 s for the Bmw 420i Convertible. At this point, the Bmw 525d leads by 1.40 s and sits roughly 12 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 525d is doing 123 km/h against 115 km/h for the Bmw 420i Convertible. The gap is 0.70 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 525d crosses the line in 14.92 s versus 15.96 s. The 1.05 s gap represents roughly 41 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 525d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 171 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 525d finishes in 27.19 s versus 28.97 s, with a 1.78 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (243 vs 236 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Bmw 525d is capped at 245 km/h, the Bmw 420i Convertible at 236 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 9.18 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.10 seconds. The 1.40 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, 525d G30 gagne (6,74 s vs 8,14 s).
525d G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 6,74 secondes (simulation calibrée).
525d G30 : 231 hp, ratio 7,32 kg/hp. 420i Convertible G22 : 184 hp, ratio 9,18 kg/hp.
525d G30 : 243 km/h. 420i Convertible G22 : 236 km/h.