Over 0–100 km/h, 520d Touring G30 wins (7,47 s vs 9,87 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 Touring G30 | A3 Sedan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7,47 s−2,40 s | 9,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,43 s−1,78 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,60 s−2,64 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 225 km/h+10 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9,16 kg/hpbetter ratio | 11,68 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 Touring G30 | A3 Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,25 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2,36 s | 3,75 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5,03 s | 6,86 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7,47 s | 9,87 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,66 s | 13,82 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 20,31 s | 26,28 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 40,23 s | 58,04 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15,43 s | 17,21 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,60 s | 31,24 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 215 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 | 1 740 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 116 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 355 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual gearbox |
Off the line, the Bmw 520d Touring hits 100 km/h in 7.47 s versus 9.87 s for the A3 Sedan. At this point, the Bmw 520d Touring leads by 2.40 s and sits roughly 30 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Bmw 520d Touring is doing 115 km/h against 108 km/h for the A3 Sedan. The gap is 1.41 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Bmw 520d Touring crosses the line in 15.42 s versus 17.21 s. The 1.79 s gap represents roughly 65 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Bmw 520d Touring continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Bmw 520d Touring finishes in 28.59 s versus 31.24 s, with a 2.65 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (225 vs 215 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Electronically capped at 225 km/h, the Bmw 520d Touring 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 (9.16 kg/hp vs 11.68 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.25 seconds. The 2.40 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, 520d Touring G30 wins (7,47 s vs 9,87 s).
520d Touring G30 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,47 seconds (calibrated simulation).
520d Touring G30: 190 hp, ratio 9,16 kg/hp. A3 Sedan: 116 hp, ratio 11,68 kg/hp.
520d Touring G30: 225 km/h. A3 Sedan: 215 km/h.