Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,21 s vs 11,62 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 | 216d Gran Tourer F44 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.21 s | 11.62 s | 4.41 s · 520d G30 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.25 s | 18.15 s | 2.90 s · 520d G30 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.10 s | 33.18 s | 5.08 s · 520d G30 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h | 192 km/h | 43 km/h · 520d G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.68 kg/hp | 12.84 kg/hp | better ratio · 520d G30 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | 520d G30 | 216d Gran Tourer F44 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.39 s | 2.29 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.46 s | 4.02 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.91 s | 7.94 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.21 s | 11.62 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10.18 s | 16.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.89 s | 34.31 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 35.32 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.25 s | 18.15 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.10 s | 33.18 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 192 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 | 1 650 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | 3 cyl |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 490 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Off the line, the 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.21 s versus 11.62 s for the 216d Gran Tourer. At this point, the 520d leads by 4.41 s and sits roughly 35 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the 520d is doing 118 km/h against 101 km/h for the 216d Gran Tourer. The gap is 2.01 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the 520d crosses the line in 15.24 s versus 18.15 s. The 2.91 s gap represents roughly 97 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 163 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the 520d finishes in 28.10 s versus 33.18 s, with a 5.08 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the 520d is capped at 235 km/h, the 216d Gran Tourer at 192 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 (8.68 kg/hp vs 12.84 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 19.76 seconds. The 4.41 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 wins (7,21 s vs 11,62 s).
520d G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,21 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520d G30: 190 hp, ratio 8,68 kg/hp. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 116 hp, ratio 12,84 kg/hp.
520d G30: 235 km/h. 216d Gran Tourer F44: 192 km/h.