Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 7,17 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 520d G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 7.17 s | 1.19 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 15.20 s | 0.93 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 28.10 s | 1.69 s · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 235 km/h | 5 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.23 kg/hp | 8.82 kg/hp | better ratio · 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 | 520d G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.31 s | 1.25 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.11 s | 2.35 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.09 s | 4.82 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.98 s | 7.17 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 8.25 s | 10.23 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 15.16 s | 18.99 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 28.87 s | 35.92 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.27 s | 15.20 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.41 s | 28.10 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 235 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 | 305 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 500 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (4WD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| 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 |
Off the line, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 hits 100 km/h in 5.98 s versus 7.17 s for the 520d. The instant torque of 500 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 leads by 1.19 s and sits roughly 7 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 is doing 127 km/h against 117 km/h for the 520d. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 crosses the line in 14.27 s versus 15.20 s. The 0.93 s gap represents roughly 37 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 163 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 finishes in 26.41 s versus 28.10 s, with a 1.69 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 235 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 235 km/h, the 520d never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
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 12.01 seconds. The 1.19 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 7 E-Tense 4x4 300 wins (5,98 s vs 7,17 s).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,98 seconds (calibrated simulation).
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 305 hp, ratio 6,23 kg/hp. 520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,82 kg/hp.
7 E-Tense 4x4 300: 230 km/h. 520d G30: 235 km/h.