Sur 0–100 km/h, 520d G30 gagne (7,56 s vs 10,23 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.
| 520d G30 | Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,56 s−2,67 s | 10,23 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s−1,99 s | 17,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,71 s−3,18 s | 31,89 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+31 km/h | 194 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,37 kg/hpbetter ratio | 10,85 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 | 520d G30 | Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 2,38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,41 s | 3,76 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,04 s | 7,04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,56 s | 10,23 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,87 s | 14,44 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,60 s | 29,24 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 41,41 s | — |
| 400 m standing start | 15,48 s | 17,47 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,71 s | 31,89 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 194 km/h |
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 | 1 780 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 125 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 190 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 356 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | 7-speed dual-clutch |
Off the line, the Bmw 520d hits 100 km/h in 7.56 s versus 10.23 s for the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125. At this point, the Bmw 520d leads by 2.67 s and sits roughly 33 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520d is doing 115 km/h against 106 km/h for the Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125. The gap is 1.55 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 520d crosses the line in 15.48 s versus 17.47 s. The 1.99 s gap represents roughly 70 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 520d continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 159 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 520d finishes in 28.71 s versus 31.88 s, with a 3.17 s lead.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 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.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.37 kg/hp vs 10.85 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 17.18 seconds. The 2.67 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, 520d G30 gagne (7,56 s vs 10,23 s).
520d G30 passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 7,56 secondes (simulation calibrée).
520d G30 : 190 hp, ratio 9,37 kg/hp. Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 : 125 hp, ratio 10,85 kg/hp.
520d G30 : 225 km/h. Focus EcoBoost MHEV 125 : 194 km/h.