Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,17 s vs 7,75 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 520d G30 | 520i G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.17 s | 7.75 s | 0.58 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.20 s | 15.66 s | 0.46 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.10 s | 28.68 s | 0.58 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 231 km/h | 4 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.82 kg/hp | 8.37 kg/hp | better ratio · 520i G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520d G30 | 520i G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.25 s | 1.56 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.35 s | 2.75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.82 s | 5.34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.17 s | 7.75 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.23 s | 10.84 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.99 s | 19.96 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.92 s | 37.89 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.20 s | 15.66 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.10 s | 28.68 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 231 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 | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 675 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 290 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 540 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.17 s versus 7.75 s for the 520i. At this point, the 520d leads by 0.58 s and sits roughly 10 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 117 km/h against 116 km/h for the 520i. The gap is 0.40 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.20 s versus 15.66 s. The 0.46 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 161 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.10 s versus 28.68 s, with a 0.58 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (235 vs 231 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the 520d and the 520i are governed to 235 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (8.82 kg/hp vs 8.37 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.70 seconds. The 0.58 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,17 s vs 7,75 s).
520d G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,17 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp. 520i G30: 184 hp, ratio 8,37 kg/hp.
520d G30: 235 km/h. 520i G30: 231 km/h.